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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.48, 4,637.87 and 2,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.48, 4,637.87 and 2,034.15 is: 2,807.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.48 : 4,637.87 = 2,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.48/4,637.87 = 2,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.48x = 4,637.87 × 2,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.48x = 9,434,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,434,123.26/3,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.37

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