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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.27, 4,603.98 and 2,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.27, 4,603.98 and 2,011.68 is: 2,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.27 : 4,603.98 = 2,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.27/4,603.98 = 2,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.27x = 4,603.98 × 2,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.27x = 9,261,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,261,734.49/3,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.42

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