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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.82, 4,601.93 and 2,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.82, 4,601.93 and 2,008.26 is: 2,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.82 : 4,601.93 = 2,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.82/4,601.93 = 2,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.82x = 4,601.93 × 2,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.82x = 9,241,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,241,861.90/3,334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.33

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