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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.34, 4,635.45 and 2,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.34, 4,635.45 and 2,016.74 is: 2,781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.34 : 4,635.45 = 2,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.34/4,635.45 = 2,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.34x = 4,635.45 × 2,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.34x = 9,348,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,348,474.26/3,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.18

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