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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.41, 4,645.76 and 2,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.41, 4,645.76 and 2,041.61 is: 2,814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.41 : 4,645.76 = 2,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.41/4,645.76 = 2,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.41x = 4,645.76 × 2,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.41x = 9,484,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,484,796.64/3,370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.14

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