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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.83, 4,642.11 and 2,036.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.83, 4,642.11 and 2,036.61 is: 2,810.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.83 : 4,642.11 = 2,036.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.83/4,642.11 = 2,036.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.83x = 4,642.11 × 2,036.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.83x = 9,454,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,167.65/3,363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.54

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