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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.73, 4,632.51 and 2,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.73, 4,632.51 and 2,030.49 is: 2,802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.73 : 4,632.51 = 2,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.73/4,632.51 = 2,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.73x = 4,632.51 × 2,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.73x = 9,406,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406,265.23/3,356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.21

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