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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.56, 4,601.94 and 2,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.56, 4,601.94 and 2,008.24 is: 2,771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.56 : 4,601.94 = 2,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.56/4,601.94 = 2,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.56x = 4,601.94 × 2,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.56x = 9,241,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,241,788.48/3,334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.52

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