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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.31, 3,333.69 and 2,045.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.31, 3,333.69 and 2,045.07 is: 2,820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.31 : 3,333.69 = 2,045.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.31/3,333.69 = 2,045.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.31x = 3,333.69 × 2,045.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.31x = 6,817,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817,629.41/2,417.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.34

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