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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.62, 4,564.44 and 2,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.62, 4,564.44 and 2,049.34 is: 2,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.62 : 4,564.44 = 2,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.62/4,564.44 = 2,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.62x = 4,564.44 × 2,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.62x = 9,354,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354,089.47/3,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.19

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