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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.76, 4,652.37 and 2,046.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.76, 4,652.37 and 2,046.06 is: 2,823.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.76 : 4,652.37 = 2,046.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.76/4,652.37 = 2,046.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.76x = 4,652.37 × 2,046.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.76x = 9,519,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519,028.16/3,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.16

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