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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.94, 4,639.97 and 2,017.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.94, 4,639.97 and 2,017.64 is: 2,784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.94 : 4,639.97 = 2,017.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.94/4,639.97 = 2,017.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.94x = 4,639.97 × 2,017.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.94x = 9,361,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361,794.37/3,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.64

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