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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.44, 4,556.46 and 2,042.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.44, 4,556.46 and 2,042.89 is: 2,818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.44 : 4,556.46 = 2,042.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.44/4,556.46 = 2,042.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.44x = 4,556.46 × 2,042.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.44x = 9,308,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,308,346.57/3,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.63

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