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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.92, 4,653.71 and 2,045.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.92, 4,653.71 and 2,045.41 is: 2,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.92 : 4,653.71 = 2,045.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.92/4,653.71 = 2,045.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.92x = 4,653.71 × 2,045.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.92x = 9,518,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518,744.97/3,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.95

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