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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.32, 5,011.58 and 2,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.32, 5,011.58 and 2,029.48 is: 3,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.32 : 5,011.58 = 2,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.32/5,011.58 = 2,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.32x = 5,011.58 × 2,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.32x = 10,170,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,170,901.38/3,345.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.34

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