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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.38, 4,650.34 and 2,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.38, 4,650.34 and 2,043.82 is: 2,820.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.38 : 4,650.34 = 2,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.38/4,650.34 = 2,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.38x = 4,650.34 × 2,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.38x = 9,504,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,504,457.90/3,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.00

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