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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.28, 4,598.97 and 2,006.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.28, 4,598.97 and 2,006.70 is: 2,769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.28 : 4,598.97 = 2,006.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.28/4,598.97 = 2,006.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.28x = 4,598.97 × 2,006.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.28x = 9,228,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228,753.10/3,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.50

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