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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.74, 4,599.20 and 2,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.74, 4,599.20 and 2,007.32 is: 2,770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.74 : 4,599.20 = 2,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.74/4,599.20 = 2,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.74x = 4,599.20 × 2,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.74x = 9,232,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,082.66/3,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.12

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