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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.13, 4,601.61 and 2,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.13, 4,601.61 and 2,008.35 is: 2,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.13 : 4,601.61 = 2,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.13/4,601.61 = 2,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.13x = 4,601.61 × 2,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.13x = 9,241,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,241,643.44/3,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.00

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