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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.62, 4,996.88 and 2,509.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.62, 4,996.88 and 2,509.35 is: 3,761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.62 : 4,996.88 = 2,509.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.62/4,996.88 = 2,509.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.62x = 4,996.88 × 2,509.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.62x = 12,538,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538,908.28/3,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.35

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