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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.08, 4,997.89 and 2,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.08, 4,997.89 and 2,030.82 is: 3,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.08 : 4,997.89 = 2,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.08/4,997.89 = 2,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.08x = 4,997.89 × 2,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.08x = 10,149,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,149,814.97/3,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.09

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