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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.53, 4,559.48 and 2,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.53, 4,559.48 and 2,045.27 is: 2,823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.53 : 4,559.48 = 2,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.53/4,559.48 = 2,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.53x = 4,559.48 × 2,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.53x = 9,325,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,325,367.66/3,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.70

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