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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.86, 4,632.78 and 2,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.86, 4,632.78 and 2,030.89 is: 2,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.86 : 4,632.78 = 2,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.86/4,632.78 = 2,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.86x = 4,632.78 × 2,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.86x = 9,408,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408,666.57/3,356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.82

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