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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.28, 4,601.52 and 2,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.28, 4,601.52 and 2,007.96 is: 2,770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.28 : 4,601.52 = 2,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.28/4,601.52 = 2,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.28x = 4,601.52 × 2,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.28x = 9,239,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239,668.10/3,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.28

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