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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.36, 4,781.86 and 2,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.36, 4,781.86 and 2,049.58 is: 2,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.36 : 4,781.86 = 2,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.36/4,781.86 = 2,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.36x = 4,781.86 × 2,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.36x = 9,800,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800,804.62/3,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.22

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