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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.79, 4,644.08 and 2,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.79, 4,644.08 and 2,039.23 is: 2,813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.79 : 4,644.08 = 2,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.79/4,644.08 = 2,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.79x = 4,644.08 × 2,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.79x = 9,470,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,470,347.26/3,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.71

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