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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.53, 4,667.04 and 2,055.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.53, 4,667.04 and 2,055.65 is: 2,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.53 : 4,667.04 = 2,055.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.53/4,667.04 = 2,055.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.53x = 4,667.04 × 2,055.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.53x = 9,593,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593,777.44/3,381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.12

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