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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.91, 4,636.74 and 2,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.91, 4,636.74 and 2,033.34 is: 2,806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.91 : 4,636.74 = 2,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.91/4,636.74 = 2,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.91x = 4,636.74 × 2,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.91x = 9,428,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428,068.91/3,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.05

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