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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.93, 4,606.91 and 2,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.93, 4,606.91 and 2,011.74 is: 2,776.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.93 : 4,606.91 = 2,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.93/4,606.91 = 2,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.93x = 4,606.91 × 2,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.93x = 9,267,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267,905.12/3,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.54

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