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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.73, 4,659.32 and 2,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.73, 4,659.32 and 2,032.40 is: 2,803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.73 : 4,659.32 = 2,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.73/4,659.32 = 2,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.73x = 4,659.32 × 2,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.73x = 9,469,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469,618.70/3,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.55

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