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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.89, 4,606.22 and 2,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.89, 4,606.22 and 2,011.84 is: 2,775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.89 : 4,606.22 = 2,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.89/4,606.22 = 2,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.89x = 4,606.22 × 2,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.89x = 9,266,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266,959.84/3,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.46

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