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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.49, 4,607.51 and 2,777.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.49, 4,607.51 and 2,777.97 is: 3,833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.49 : 4,607.51 = 2,777.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.49/4,607.51 = 2,777.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.49x = 4,607.51 × 2,777.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.49x = 12,799,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,799,524.55/3,338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.93

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