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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.27, 4,598.55 and 2,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.27, 4,598.55 and 2,006.30 is: 2,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.27 : 4,598.55 = 2,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.27/4,598.55 = 2,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.27x = 4,598.55 × 2,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.27x = 9,226,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,226,047.87/3,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.70

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