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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.98, 4,676.86 and 2,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.98, 4,676.86 and 2,044.58 is: 2,821.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.98 : 4,676.86 = 2,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.98/4,676.86 = 2,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.98x = 4,676.86 × 2,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.98x = 9,562,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,562,214.42/3,388.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.56

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