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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.63, 4,599.03 and 2,006.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.63, 4,599.03 and 2,006.39 is: 2,768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.63 : 4,599.03 = 2,006.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.63/4,599.03 = 2,006.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.63x = 4,599.03 × 2,006.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.63x = 9,227,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,227,424.81/3,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.82

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