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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.79, 4,651.72 and 2,045.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.79, 4,651.72 and 2,045.01 is: 2,821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.79 : 4,651.72 = 2,045.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.79/4,651.72 = 2,045.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.79x = 4,651.72 × 2,045.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.79x = 9,512,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,813.92/3,371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.29

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