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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.58, 4,640.67 and 2,036.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.58, 4,640.67 and 2,036.86 is: 2,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.58 : 4,640.67 = 2,036.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.58/4,640.67 = 2,036.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.58x = 4,640.67 × 2,036.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.58x = 9,452,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,395.10/3,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.22

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