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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.88, 4,651.68 and 2,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.88, 4,651.68 and 2,045.12 is: 2,822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.88 : 4,651.68 = 2,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.88/4,651.68 = 2,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.88x = 4,651.68 × 2,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.88x = 9,513,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513,243.80/3,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.18

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