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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.18, 4,651.16 and 2,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.18, 4,651.16 and 2,044.80 is: 2,821.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.18 : 4,651.16 = 2,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.18/4,651.16 = 2,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.18x = 4,651.16 × 2,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.18x = 9,510,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510,681.74/3,371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.18

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