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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.08, 4,551.54 and 2,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.08, 4,551.54 and 2,039.74 is: 2,814.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.08 : 4,551.54 = 2,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.08/4,551.54 = 2,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.08x = 4,551.54 × 2,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.08x = 9,283,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,958.20/3,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.11

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