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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.83, 4,599.48 and 2,006.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.83, 4,599.48 and 2,006.95 is: 2,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.83 : 4,599.48 = 2,006.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.83/4,599.48 = 2,006.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.83x = 4,599.48 × 2,006.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.83x = 9,230,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230,926.39/3,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.70

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