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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.81, 4,632.38 and 2,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.81, 4,632.38 and 2,030.13 is: 2,801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.81 : 4,632.38 = 2,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.81/4,632.38 = 2,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.81x = 4,632.38 × 2,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.81x = 9,404,333.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,404,333.61/3,356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.57

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