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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.41, 4,637.74 and 2,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.41, 4,637.74 and 2,034.84 is: 2,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.41 : 4,637.74 = 2,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.41/4,637.74 = 2,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.41x = 4,637.74 × 2,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.41x = 9,437,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437,058.86/3,360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.31

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