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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.59, 4,658.65 and 2,049.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.59, 4,658.65 and 2,049.41 is: 2,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.59 : 4,658.65 = 2,049.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.59/4,658.65 = 2,049.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.59x = 4,658.65 × 2,049.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.59x = 9,547,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,490.42/3,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.40

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