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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.50, 4,652.60 and 2,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.50, 4,652.60 and 2,045 is: 2,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.50 : 4,652.60 = 2,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.50/4,652.60 = 2,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.50x = 4,652.60 × 2,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.50x = 9,514,567
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,514,567/3,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.06

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