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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.82, 4,660.69 and 2,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.82, 4,660.69 and 2,050.80 is: 2,829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.82 : 4,660.69 = 2,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.82/4,660.69 = 2,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.82x = 4,660.69 × 2,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.82x = 9,558,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,143.05/3,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.68

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