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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.08, 4,605.78 and 2,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.08, 4,605.78 and 2,676.28 is: 3,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.08 : 4,605.78 = 2,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.08/4,605.78 = 2,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.08x = 4,605.78 × 2,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.08x = 12,326,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,326,356.90/3,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.97

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