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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.91, 4,603.72 and 2,011.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.91, 4,603.72 and 2,011.03 is: 2,774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.91 : 4,603.72 = 2,011.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.91/4,603.72 = 2,011.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.91x = 4,603.72 × 2,011.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.91x = 9,258,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,219.03/3,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.49

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