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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.78, 4,634.10 and 2,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.78, 4,634.10 and 2,031.54 is: 2,803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.78 : 4,634.10 = 2,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.78/4,634.10 = 2,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.78x = 4,634.10 × 2,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.78x = 9,414,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,414,359.51/3,357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.75

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