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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.87, 4,560.71 and 2,045.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.87, 4,560.71 and 2,045.67 is: 2,823.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.87 : 4,560.71 = 2,045.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.87/4,560.71 = 2,045.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.87x = 4,560.71 × 2,045.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.87x = 9,329,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,329,705.95/3,304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.02

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