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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.98, 4,653.39 and 2,045.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.98, 4,653.39 and 2,045.74 is: 2,823.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.98 : 4,653.39 = 2,045.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.98/4,653.39 = 2,045.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.98x = 4,653.39 × 2,045.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.98x = 9,519,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519,626.06/3,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.16

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