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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,378.27, 4,661.46 and 2,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,378.27, 4,661.46 and 2,033.58 is: 2,806.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,378.27 : 4,661.46 = 2,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,378.27/4,661.46 = 2,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,378.27x = 4,661.46 × 2,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,378.27x = 9,479,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,479,451.83/3,378.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.01

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