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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.44, 4,632.66 and 2,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.44, 4,632.66 and 2,031.48 is: 2,802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.44 : 4,632.66 = 2,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.44/4,632.66 = 2,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.44x = 4,632.66 × 2,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.44x = 9,411,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411,156.14/3,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.24

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