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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.92, 4,993.36 and 2,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.92, 4,993.36 and 2,289.80 is: 3,427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.92 : 4,993.36 = 2,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.92/4,993.36 = 2,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.92x = 4,993.36 × 2,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.92x = 11,433,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,433,795.73/3,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.48

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