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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.86, 4,783.42 and 2,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.86, 4,783.42 and 2,207.45 is: 3,046.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.86 : 4,783.42 = 2,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.86/4,783.42 = 2,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.86x = 4,783.42 × 2,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.86x = 10,559,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,559,160.48/3,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.62

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