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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.95, 4,652.49 and 2,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.95, 4,652.49 and 2,045.62 is: 2,822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.95 : 4,652.49 = 2,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.95/4,652.49 = 2,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.95x = 4,652.49 × 2,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.95x = 9,517,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,226.59/3,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.47

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