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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.03, 4,652.96 and 2,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.03, 4,652.96 and 2,045.79 is: 2,822.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.03 : 4,652.96 = 2,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.03/4,652.96 = 2,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.03x = 4,652.96 × 2,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.03x = 9,518,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518,968.81/3,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.92

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