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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.77, 4,541.63 and 2,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.77, 4,541.63 and 2,336.02 is: 3,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.77 : 4,541.63 = 2,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.77/4,541.63 = 2,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.77x = 4,541.63 × 2,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.77x = 10,609,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,609,332.67/3,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.39

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