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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.96, 4,598.84 and 2,006.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.96, 4,598.84 and 2,006.75 is: 2,768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.96 : 4,598.84 = 2,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.96/4,598.84 = 2,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.96x = 4,598.84 × 2,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.96x = 9,228,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228,738.68/3,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.93

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