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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.98, 4,652.01 and 2,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.98, 4,652.01 and 2,044.74 is: 2,821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.98 : 4,652.01 = 2,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.98/4,652.01 = 2,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.98x = 4,652.01 × 2,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.98x = 9,512,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,150.93/3,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.78

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