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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.41, 4,553.58 and 2,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.41, 4,553.58 and 2,041.30 is: 2,817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.41 : 4,553.58 = 2,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.41/4,553.58 = 2,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.41x = 4,553.58 × 2,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.41x = 9,295,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295,222.85/3,299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.24

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