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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.62, 4,565.82 and 2,050.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.62, 4,565.82 and 2,050.34 is: 2,828.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.62 : 4,565.82 = 2,050.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.62/4,565.82 = 2,050.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.62x = 4,565.82 × 2,050.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.62x = 9,361,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361,483.38/3,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.57

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