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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.66, 4,659.75 and 2,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.66, 4,659.75 and 2,051.28 is: 2,829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.66 : 4,659.75 = 2,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.66/4,659.75 = 2,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.66x = 4,659.75 × 2,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.66x = 9,558,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,451.98/3,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.91

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