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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.14, 4,988.18 and 2,009.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.14, 4,988.18 and 2,009.78 is: 3,010.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.14 : 4,988.18 = 2,009.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.14/4,988.18 = 2,009.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.14x = 4,988.18 × 2,009.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.14x = 10,025,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,144.40/3,330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.43

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