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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.76, 4,550.64 and 2,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.76, 4,550.64 and 2,169.76 is: 3,254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.76 : 4,550.64 = 2,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.76/4,550.64 = 2,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.76x = 4,550.64 × 2,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.76x = 9,873,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,873,796.65/3,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.64

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