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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.93, 4,599.48 and 1,917.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.93, 4,599.48 and 1,917.32 is: 2,645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.93 : 4,599.48 = 1,917.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.93/4,599.48 = 1,917.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.93x = 4,599.48 × 1,917.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.93x = 8,818,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,818,674.99/3,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.92

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