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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.54, 4,598.98 and 2,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.54, 4,598.98 and 2,005.97 is: 2,768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.54 : 4,598.98 = 2,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.54/4,598.98 = 2,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.54x = 4,598.98 × 2,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.54x = 9,225,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225,387.90/3,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.27

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