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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.44, 4,640.82 and 2,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.44, 4,640.82 and 2,037.20 is: 2,810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.44 : 4,640.82 = 2,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.44/4,640.82 = 2,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.44x = 4,640.82 × 2,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.44x = 9,454,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,278.50/3,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.90

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