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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.80, 4,636.44 and 2,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.80, 4,636.44 and 2,033.20 is: 2,805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.80 : 4,636.44 = 2,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.80/4,636.44 = 2,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.80x = 4,636.44 × 2,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.80x = 9,426,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426,809.81/3,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.77

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