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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.40, 4,623.60 and 2,023.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.40, 4,623.60 and 2,023.86 is: 2,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.40 : 4,623.60 = 2,023.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.40/4,623.60 = 2,023.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.40x = 4,623.60 × 2,023.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.40x = 9,357,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357,519.10/3,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.96

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