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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.43, 4,555.31 and 2,043.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.43, 4,555.31 and 2,043.87 is: 2,819.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.43 : 4,555.31 = 2,043.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.43/4,555.31 = 2,043.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.43x = 4,555.31 × 2,043.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.43x = 9,310,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310,451.23/3,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.27

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