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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.95, 4,660.68 and 2,052.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.95, 4,660.68 and 2,052.25 is: 2,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.95 : 4,660.68 = 2,052.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.95/4,660.68 = 2,052.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.95x = 4,660.68 × 2,052.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.95x = 9,564,880.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564,880.53/3,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.56

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