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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.72, 4,601.58 and 2,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.72, 4,601.58 and 2,008.21 is: 2,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.72 : 4,601.58 = 2,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.72/4,601.58 = 2,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.72x = 4,601.58 × 2,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.72x = 9,240,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240,938.97/3,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.13

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