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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.99, 4,599.55 and 2,007.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.99, 4,599.55 and 2,007.57 is: 2,770.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.99 : 4,599.55 = 2,007.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.99/4,599.55 = 2,007.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.99x = 4,599.55 × 2,007.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.99x = 9,233,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233,918.59/3,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.46

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