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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.63, 4,637.16 and 2,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.63, 4,637.16 and 2,016.88 is: 2,782.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.63 : 4,637.16 = 2,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.63/4,637.16 = 2,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.63x = 4,637.16 × 2,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.63x = 9,352,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,605.97/3,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.16

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