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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.03, 4,642.65 and 2,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.03, 4,642.65 and 2,038.25 is: 2,812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.03 : 4,642.65 = 2,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.03/4,642.65 = 2,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.03x = 4,642.65 × 2,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.03x = 9,462,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,462,892.97/3,365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.13

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