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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.87, 4,596.79 and 2,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.87, 4,596.79 and 2,005.19 is: 2,765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.87 : 4,596.79 = 2,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.87/4,596.79 = 2,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.87x = 4,596.79 × 2,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.87x = 9,217,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,217,404.33/3,332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.61

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