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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.33, 4,413.69 and 2,080.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.33, 4,413.69 and 2,080.86 is: 2,869.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.33 : 4,413.69 = 2,080.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.33/4,413.69 = 2,080.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.33x = 4,413.69 × 2,080.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.33x = 9,184,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184,254.42/3,200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.79

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