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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.97, 4,606.37 and 2,011.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.97, 4,606.37 and 2,011.81 is: 2,777.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.97 : 4,606.37 = 2,011.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.97/4,606.37 = 2,011.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.97x = 4,606.37 × 2,011.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.97x = 9,267,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267,131.17/3,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.11

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