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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.94, 4,631.97 and 2,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.94, 4,631.97 and 2,012.58 is: 2,777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.94 : 4,631.97 = 2,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.94/4,631.97 = 2,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.94x = 4,631.97 × 2,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.94x = 9,322,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322,210.18/3,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.00

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