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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.49, 4,783.95 and 2,208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.49, 4,783.95 and 2,208.27 is: 3,048.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.49 : 4,783.95 = 2,208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.49/4,783.95 = 2,208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.49x = 4,783.95 × 2,208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.49x = 10,564,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,564,253.27/3,465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.42

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