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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.97, 4,636.83 and 2,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.97, 4,636.83 and 2,033.46 is: 2,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.97 : 4,636.83 = 2,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.97/4,636.83 = 2,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.97x = 4,636.83 × 2,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.97x = 9,428,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428,808.33/3,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.22

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