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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.79, 4,661.01 and 2,259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.79, 4,661.01 and 2,259.99 is: 3,118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.79 : 4,661.01 = 2,259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.79/4,661.01 = 2,259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.79x = 4,661.01 × 2,259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.79x = 10,533,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,533,835.99/3,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.56

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