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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.38, 4,651.72 and 2,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.38, 4,651.72 and 2,044.82 is: 2,821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.38 : 4,651.72 = 2,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.38/4,651.72 = 2,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.38x = 4,651.72 × 2,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.38x = 9,511,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,930.09/3,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.38

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