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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.84, 4,635.58 and 2,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.84, 4,635.58 and 2,033.28 is: 2,806.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.84 : 4,635.58 = 2,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.84/4,635.58 = 2,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.84x = 4,635.58 × 2,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.84x = 9,425,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,417.79/3,358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.15

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