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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.44, 4,597.38 and 2,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.44, 4,597.38 and 2,005.48 is: 2,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.44 : 4,597.38 = 2,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.44/4,597.38 = 2,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.44x = 4,597.38 × 2,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.44x = 9,219,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,219,953.64/3,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.73

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