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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.79, 4,645.46 and 2,040.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.79, 4,645.46 and 2,040.23 is: 2,815.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.79 : 4,645.46 = 2,040.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.79/4,645.46 = 2,040.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.79x = 4,645.46 × 2,040.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.79x = 9,477,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477,806.86/3,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.09

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