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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.91, 4,635.36 and 2,032.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.91, 4,635.36 and 2,032.34 is: 2,804.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.91 : 4,635.36 = 2,032.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.91/4,635.36 = 2,032.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.91x = 4,635.36 × 2,032.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.91x = 9,420,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,420,604.37/3,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.66

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