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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.48, 4,601.38 and 2,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.48, 4,601.38 and 2,006.84 is: 2,768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.48 : 4,601.38 = 2,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.48/4,601.38 = 2,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.48x = 4,601.38 × 2,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.48x = 9,234,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234,233.44/3,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.49

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