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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.91, 4,647.83 and 2,043.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.91, 4,647.83 and 2,043.11 is: 2,816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.91 : 4,647.83 = 2,043.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.91/4,647.83 = 2,043.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.91x = 4,647.83 × 2,043.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.91x = 9,495,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495,994.50/3,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.21

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