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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.90, 4,993.37 and 2,289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.90, 4,993.37 and 2,289.79 is: 3,427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.90 : 4,993.37 = 2,289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.90/4,993.37 = 2,289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.90x = 4,993.37 × 2,289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.90x = 11,433,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,433,744.76/3,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.48

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