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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.27, 4,632.84 and 2,031.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.27, 4,632.84 and 2,031.72 is: 2,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.27 : 4,632.84 = 2,031.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.27/4,632.84 = 2,031.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.27x = 4,632.84 × 2,031.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.27x = 9,412,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412,633.68/3,357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.66

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