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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.73, 4,657.94 and 2,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.73, 4,657.94 and 2,031.41 is: 2,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.73 : 4,657.94 = 2,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.73/4,657.94 = 2,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.73x = 4,657.94 × 2,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.73x = 9,462,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,462,162.61/3,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.17

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