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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.26, 4,598.81 and 2,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.26, 4,598.81 and 2,005.75 is: 2,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.26 : 4,598.81 = 2,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.26/4,598.81 = 2,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.26x = 4,598.81 × 2,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.26x = 9,224,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224,063.16/3,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.11

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