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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.31, 4,551.44 and 2,039.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.31, 4,551.44 and 2,039.33 is: 2,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.31 : 4,551.44 = 2,039.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.31/4,551.44 = 2,039.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.31x = 4,551.44 × 2,039.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.31x = 9,281,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281,888.14/3,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.99

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