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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.08, 4,598.25 and 2,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.08, 4,598.25 and 2,005.50 is: 2,767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.08 : 4,598.25 = 2,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.08/4,598.25 = 2,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.08x = 4,598.25 × 2,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.08x = 9,221,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221,800.10/3,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.58

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