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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.43, 4,553.93 and 2,042.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.43, 4,553.93 and 2,042.87 is: 2,817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.43 : 4,553.93 = 2,042.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.43/4,553.93 = 2,042.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.43x = 4,553.93 × 2,042.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.43x = 9,303,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,076.76/3,301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.89

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