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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.37, 4,623.51 and 2,023.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.37, 4,623.51 and 2,023.83 is: 2,792.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.37 : 4,623.51 = 2,023.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.37/4,623.51 = 2,023.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.37x = 4,623.51 × 2,023.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.37x = 9,357,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357,175.13/3,350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.88

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