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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.99, 4,644.13 and 2,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.99, 4,644.13 and 2,021.24 is: 2,788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.99 : 4,644.13 = 2,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.99/4,644.13 = 2,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.99x = 4,644.13 × 2,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.99x = 9,386,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386,901.32/3,365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.75

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