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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.68, 4,999.62 and 2,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.68, 4,999.62 and 2,511.30 is: 3,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.68 : 4,999.62 = 2,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.68/4,999.62 = 2,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.68x = 4,999.62 × 2,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.68x = 12,555,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,555,545.71/3,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.01

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