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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.44, 4,655.08 and 2,046.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.44, 4,655.08 and 2,046.94 is: 2,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.44 : 4,655.08 = 2,046.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.44/4,655.08 = 2,046.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.44x = 4,655.08 × 2,046.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.44x = 9,528,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,669.46/3,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.29

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