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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.28, 4,640.22 and 2,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.28, 4,640.22 and 2,036.48 is: 2,809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.28 : 4,640.22 = 2,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.28/4,640.22 = 2,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.28x = 4,640.22 × 2,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.28x = 9,449,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449,715.23/3,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.67

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