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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.35, 4,546.94 and 2,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.35, 4,546.94 and 2,301.39 is: 3,449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.35 : 4,546.94 = 2,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.35/4,546.94 = 2,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.35x = 4,546.94 × 2,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.35x = 10,464,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,270.74/3,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.75

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