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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.44, 4,555.08 and 2,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.44, 4,555.08 and 2,041.89 is: 2,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.44 : 4,555.08 = 2,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.44/4,555.08 = 2,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.44x = 4,555.08 × 2,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.44x = 9,300,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,972.30/3,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.25

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