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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.32, 5,013.08 and 2,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.32, 5,013.08 and 2,030.48 is: 3,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.32 : 5,013.08 = 2,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.32/5,013.08 = 2,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.32x = 5,013.08 × 2,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.32x = 10,178,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,178,958.68/3,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.84

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