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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.89, 4,566.47 and 2,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.89, 4,566.47 and 2,049.63 is: 2,827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.89 : 4,566.47 = 2,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.89/4,566.47 = 2,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.89x = 4,566.47 × 2,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.89x = 9,359,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359,573.91/3,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.76

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