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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.67, 4,803.65 and 2,065.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.67, 4,803.65 and 2,065.59 is: 2,849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.67 : 4,803.65 = 2,065.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.67/4,803.65 = 2,065.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.67x = 4,803.65 × 2,065.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.67x = 9,922,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,922,361.08/3,481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.89

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