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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.84, 4,598.68 and 2,006.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.84, 4,598.68 and 2,006.63 is: 2,768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.84 : 4,598.68 = 2,006.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.84/4,598.68 = 2,006.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.84x = 4,598.68 × 2,006.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.84x = 9,227,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,227,846.89/3,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.76

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