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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.65, 4,557.63 and 2,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.65, 4,557.63 and 2,042.30 is: 2,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.65 : 4,557.63 = 2,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.65/4,557.63 = 2,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.65x = 4,557.63 × 2,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.65x = 9,308,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,308,047.75/3,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.21

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