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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.87, 4,552.10 and 2,040.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.87, 4,552.10 and 2,040.53 is: 2,814.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.87 : 4,552.10 = 2,040.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.87/4,552.10 = 2,040.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.87x = 4,552.10 × 2,040.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.87x = 9,288,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288,671.30/3,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.86

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