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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.44, 4,666.55 and 2,054.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.44, 4,666.55 and 2,054.34 is: 2,835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.44 : 4,666.55 = 2,054.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.44/4,666.55 = 2,054.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.44x = 4,666.55 × 2,054.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.44x = 9,586,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,586,670.06/3,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.09

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