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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.48, 4,605.05 and 2,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.48, 4,605.05 and 2,011.27 is: 2,775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.48 : 4,605.05 = 2,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.48/4,605.05 = 2,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.48x = 4,605.05 × 2,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.48x = 9,261,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,261,975.89/3,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.14

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