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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.38, 4,664.92 and 2,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.38, 4,664.92 and 2,054.54 is: 2,835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.38 : 4,664.92 = 2,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.38/4,664.92 = 2,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.38x = 4,664.92 × 2,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.38x = 9,584,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584,264.74/3,380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.26

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