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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.69, 4,599.51 and 1,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.69, 4,599.51 and 1,935.44 is: 2,671.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.69 : 4,599.51 = 1,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.69/4,599.51 = 1,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.69x = 4,599.51 × 1,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.69x = 8,902,075.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,075.63/3,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.14

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