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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.26, 4,650.54 and 2,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.26, 4,650.54 and 2,044.69 is: 2,820.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.26 : 4,650.54 = 2,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.26/4,650.54 = 2,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.26x = 4,650.54 × 2,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.26x = 9,508,912.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508,912.63/3,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.58

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