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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.68, 5,045.76 and 2,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.68, 5,045.76 and 2,073.44 is: 3,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.68 : 5,045.76 = 2,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.68/5,045.76 = 2,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.68x = 5,045.76 × 2,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.68x = 10,462,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462,080.61/3,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.31

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