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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.55, 4,636.23 and 2,031.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.55, 4,636.23 and 2,031.77 is: 2,804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.55 : 4,636.23 = 2,031.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.55/4,636.23 = 2,031.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.55x = 4,636.23 × 2,031.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.55x = 9,419,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,729.85/3,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.71

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