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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.64, 4,605.36 and 2,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.64, 4,605.36 and 2,011.56 is: 2,774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.64 : 4,605.36 = 2,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.64/4,605.36 = 2,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.64x = 4,605.36 × 2,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.64x = 9,263,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,957.96/3,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.77

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