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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.62, 4,651.57 and 2,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.62, 4,651.57 and 2,044.84 is: 2,821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.62 : 4,651.57 = 2,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.62/4,651.57 = 2,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.62x = 4,651.57 × 2,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.62x = 9,511,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,716.40/3,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.11

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