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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.66, 5,011.71 and 2,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.66, 5,011.71 and 2,511.44 is: 3,773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.66 : 5,011.71 = 2,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.66/5,011.71 = 2,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.66x = 5,011.71 × 2,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.66x = 12,586,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,593.28/3,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.34

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