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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.88, 4,637.60 and 2,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.88, 4,637.60 and 2,035.20 is: 2,808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.88 : 4,637.60 = 2,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.88/4,637.60 = 2,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.88x = 4,637.60 × 2,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.88x = 9,438,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,443.52/3,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.33

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