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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.26, 4,638.96 and 2,034.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.26, 4,638.96 and 2,034.63 is: 2,808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.26 : 4,638.96 = 2,034.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.26/4,638.96 = 2,034.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.26x = 4,638.96 × 2,034.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.26x = 9,438,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,567.18/3,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.04

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