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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.49, 4,644.78 and 2,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.49, 4,644.78 and 2,039.16 is: 2,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.49 : 4,644.78 = 2,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.49/4,644.78 = 2,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.49x = 4,644.78 × 2,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.49x = 9,471,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471,449.58/3,365.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.29

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