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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.66, 4,641.87 and 2,036.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.66, 4,641.87 and 2,036.43 is: 2,810.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.66 : 4,641.87 = 2,036.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.66/4,641.87 = 2,036.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.66x = 4,641.87 × 2,036.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.66x = 9,452,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,843.32/3,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.29

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