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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.39, 4,598.48 and 2,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.39, 4,598.48 and 2,005.25 is: 2,767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.39 : 4,598.48 = 2,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.39/4,598.48 = 2,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.39x = 4,598.48 × 2,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.39x = 9,221,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221,084.04/3,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.11

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