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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.67, 4,635.77 and 2,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.67, 4,635.77 and 2,032.56 is: 2,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.67 : 4,635.77 = 2,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.67/4,635.77 = 2,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.67x = 4,635.77 × 2,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.67x = 9,422,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422,470.51/3,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.42

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