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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.95, 4,653.87 and 2,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.95, 4,653.87 and 2,046.62 is: 2,823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.95 : 4,653.87 = 2,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.95/4,653.87 = 2,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.95x = 4,653.87 × 2,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.95x = 9,524,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,703.42/3,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.85

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