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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.36, 4,664.58 and 1,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.36, 4,664.58 and 1,982.84 is: 2,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.36 : 4,664.58 = 1,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.36/4,664.58 = 1,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.36x = 4,664.58 × 1,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.36x = 9,249,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,249,115.81/3,380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.13

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