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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.31, 4,651.65 and 2,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.31, 4,651.65 and 2,044.98 is: 2,821.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.31 : 4,651.65 = 2,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.31/4,651.65 = 2,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.31x = 4,651.65 × 2,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.31x = 9,512,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,531.22/3,371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.61

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