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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.53, 5,011.90 and 2,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.53, 5,011.90 and 2,029.69 is: 3,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.53 : 5,011.90 = 2,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.53/5,011.90 = 2,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.53x = 5,011.90 × 2,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.53x = 10,172,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,172,603.31/3,345.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.66

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