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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.79, 4,650.35 and 2,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.79, 4,650.35 and 2,044.01 is: 2,819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.79 : 4,650.35 = 2,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.79/4,650.35 = 2,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.79x = 4,650.35 × 2,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.79x = 9,505,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505,363.31/3,370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.92

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