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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.63, 4,599.03 and 2,090.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.63, 4,599.03 and 2,090.63 is: 2,885.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.63 : 4,599.03 = 2,090.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.63/4,599.03 = 2,090.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.63x = 4,599.03 × 2,090.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.63x = 9,614,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,870.09/3,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.07

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