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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.94, 4,557.62 and 2,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.94, 4,557.62 and 2,043.20 is: 2,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.94 : 4,557.62 = 2,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.94/4,557.62 = 2,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.94x = 4,557.62 × 2,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.94x = 9,312,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,312,129.18/3,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.20

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