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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.79, 4,632.54 and 2,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.79, 4,632.54 and 2,012.04 is: 2,777.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.79 : 4,632.54 = 2,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.79/4,632.54 = 2,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.79x = 4,632.54 × 2,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.79x = 9,320,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,320,832.62/3,355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.54

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