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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.38, 4,596.69 and 2,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.38, 4,596.69 and 2,005.41 is: 2,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.38 : 4,596.69 = 2,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.38/4,596.69 = 2,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.38x = 4,596.69 × 2,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.38x = 9,218,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,218,248.09/3,331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.10

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