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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.31, 4,599.00 and 1,935.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.31, 4,599.00 and 1,935.06 is: 2,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.31 : 4,599.00 = 1,935.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.31/4,599.00 = 1,935.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.31x = 4,599.00 × 1,935.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.31x = 8,899,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,347.60/3,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.62

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