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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.15, 4,640.18 and 2,300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.15, 4,640.18 and 2,300.03 is: 3,173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.15 : 4,640.18 = 2,300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.15/4,640.18 = 2,300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.15x = 4,640.18 × 2,300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.15x = 10,672,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672,518.50/3,363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.37

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