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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.41, 4,995.78 and 2,034.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.41, 4,995.78 and 2,034.79 is: 3,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.41 : 4,995.78 = 2,034.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.41/4,995.78 = 2,034.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.41x = 4,995.78 × 2,034.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.41x = 10,165,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165,363.19/3,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.45

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