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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.43, 4,602.76 and 2,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.43, 4,602.76 and 2,009.28 is: 2,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.43 : 4,602.76 = 2,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.43/4,602.76 = 2,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.43x = 4,602.76 × 2,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.43x = 9,248,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,233.61/3,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.73

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