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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.76, 4,644.92 and 2,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.76, 4,644.92 and 2,039.52 is: 2,814.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.76 : 4,644.92 = 2,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.76/4,644.92 = 2,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.76x = 4,644.92 × 2,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.76x = 9,473,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,407.24/3,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.64

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