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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.95, 4,650.80 and 2,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.95, 4,650.80 and 2,044.17 is: 2,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.95 : 4,650.80 = 2,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.95/4,650.80 = 2,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.95x = 4,650.80 × 2,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.95x = 9,507,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507,015.62/3,370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.28

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