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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.63, 4,581.34 and 2,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.63, 4,581.34 and 2,061.24 is: 2,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.63 : 4,581.34 = 2,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.63/4,581.34 = 2,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.63x = 4,581.34 × 2,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.63x = 9,443,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,241.26/3,320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.81

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