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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.55, 4,644.58 and 2,039.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.55, 4,644.58 and 2,039.77 is: 2,814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.55 : 4,644.58 = 2,039.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.55/4,644.58 = 2,039.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.55x = 4,644.58 × 2,039.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.55x = 9,473,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,473,874.95/3,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.12

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