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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.63, 4,545.63 and 2,208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.63, 4,545.63 and 2,208.09 is: 3,308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.63 : 4,545.63 = 2,208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.63/4,545.63 = 2,208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.63x = 4,545.63 × 2,208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.63x = 10,037,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,160.15/3,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.63

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