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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.04, 4,565.53 and 2,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.04, 4,565.53 and 2,049.69 is: 2,827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.04 : 4,565.53 = 2,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.04/4,565.53 = 2,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.04x = 4,565.53 × 2,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.04x = 9,357,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357,921.19/3,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.99

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