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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.82, 4,553.19 and 2,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.82, 4,553.19 and 2,041.08 is: 2,816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.82 : 4,553.19 = 2,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.82/4,553.19 = 2,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.82x = 4,553.19 × 2,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.82x = 9,293,425.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,293,425.05/3,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.34

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