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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.07, 4,599.59 and 2,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.07, 4,599.59 and 2,005.54 is: 2,768.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.07 : 4,599.59 = 2,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.07/4,599.59 = 2,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.07x = 4,599.59 × 2,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.07x = 9,224,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224,640.20/3,332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.44

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