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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.18, 4,635.82 and 2,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.18, 4,635.82 and 2,033.40 is: 2,805.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.18 : 4,635.82 = 2,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.18/4,635.82 = 2,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.18x = 4,635.82 × 2,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.18x = 9,426,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426,476.39/3,360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.35

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