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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.86, 4,635.54 and 2,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.86, 4,635.54 and 2,032.92 is: 2,805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.86 : 4,635.54 = 2,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.86/4,635.54 = 2,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.86x = 4,635.54 × 2,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.86x = 9,423,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423,681.98/3,358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.62

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