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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.97, 4,571.28 and 2,053.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.97, 4,571.28 and 2,053.37 is: 2,834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.97 : 4,571.28 = 2,053.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.97/4,571.28 = 2,053.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.97x = 4,571.28 × 2,053.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.97x = 9,386,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386,506.36/3,310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.97

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