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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.32, 4,544.64 and 2,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.32, 4,544.64 and 2,034.20 is: 2,808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.32 : 4,544.64 = 2,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.32/4,544.64 = 2,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.32x = 4,544.64 × 2,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.32x = 9,244,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,244,706.69/3,291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.81

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