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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.78, 4,600.86 and 2,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.78, 4,600.86 and 2,009 is: 2,770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.78 : 4,600.86 = 2,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.78/4,600.86 = 2,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.78x = 4,600.86 × 2,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.78x = 9,243,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243,127.74/3,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.90

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