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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.50, 4,659.60 and 2,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.50, 4,659.60 and 2,049.96 is: 2,828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.50 : 4,659.60 = 2,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.50/4,659.60 = 2,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.50x = 4,659.60 × 2,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.50x = 9,551,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551,993.62/3,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.96

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