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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.16, 4,601.52 and 2,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.16, 4,601.52 and 2,008.56 is: 2,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.16 : 4,601.52 = 2,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.16/4,601.52 = 2,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.16x = 4,601.52 × 2,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.16x = 9,242,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,242,429.01/3,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.21

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