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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.74, 4,626.81 and 2,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.74, 4,626.81 and 2,027.33 is: 2,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.74 : 4,626.81 = 2,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.74/4,626.81 = 2,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.74x = 4,626.81 × 2,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.74x = 9,380,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380,037.45/3,352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.73

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