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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.93, 4,553.24 and 2,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.93, 4,553.24 and 2,042.37 is: 2,817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.93 : 4,553.24 = 2,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.93/4,553.24 = 2,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.93x = 4,553.24 × 2,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.93x = 9,299,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,390.57/3,300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.20

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