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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.49, 4,603.37 and 2,774.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.49, 4,603.37 and 2,774.97 is: 3,829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.49 : 4,603.37 = 2,774.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.49/4,603.37 = 2,774.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.49x = 4,603.37 × 2,774.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.49x = 12,774,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,199.77/3,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.78

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