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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.11, 4,667.49 and 2,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.11, 4,667.49 and 2,055.60 is: 2,836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.11 : 4,667.49 = 2,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.11/4,667.49 = 2,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.11x = 4,667.49 × 2,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.11x = 9,594,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594,492.44/3,382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.84

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