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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.90, 4,601.03 and 2,008.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.90, 4,601.03 and 2,008.34 is: 2,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.90 : 4,601.03 = 2,008.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.90/4,601.03 = 2,008.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.90x = 4,601.03 × 2,008.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.90x = 9,240,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240,399.54/3,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.65

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