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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.72, 4,544.54 and 2,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.72, 4,544.54 and 2,337.96 is: 3,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.72 : 4,544.54 = 2,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.72/4,544.54 = 2,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.72x = 4,544.54 × 2,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.72x = 10,624,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,624,952.74/3,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.29

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