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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.15, 4,640.88 and 2,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.15, 4,640.88 and 2,036.64 is: 2,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.15 : 4,640.88 = 2,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.15/4,640.88 = 2,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.15x = 4,640.88 × 2,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.15x = 9,451,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,824.02/3,361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.08

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