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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.44, 4,637.70 and 2,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.44, 4,637.70 and 2,035.08 is: 2,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.44 : 4,637.70 = 2,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.44/4,637.70 = 2,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.44x = 4,637.70 × 2,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.44x = 9,438,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,090.52/3,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.75

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