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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.13, 4,602.48 and 2,008.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.13, 4,602.48 and 2,008.89 is: 2,772.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.13 : 4,602.48 = 2,008.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.13/4,602.48 = 2,008.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.13x = 4,602.48 × 2,008.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.13x = 9,245,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,876.05/3,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.27

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