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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.99, 4,646.89 and 2,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.99, 4,646.89 and 2,023.24 is: 2,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.99 : 4,646.89 = 2,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.99/4,646.89 = 2,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.99x = 4,646.89 × 2,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.99x = 9,401,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,401,773.72/3,367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.51

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