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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.49, 4,906.42 and 2,063.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.49, 4,906.42 and 2,063.29 is: 2,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.49 : 4,906.42 = 2,063.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.49/4,906.42 = 2,063.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.49x = 4,906.42 × 2,063.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.49x = 10,123,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123,367.32/3,555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.25

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