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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.72, 4,682.61 and 2,065.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.72, 4,682.61 and 2,065.05 is: 2,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.72 : 4,682.61 = 2,065.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.72/4,682.61 = 2,065.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.72x = 4,682.61 × 2,065.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.72x = 9,669,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669,823.78/3,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.33

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