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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333, 4,599.60 and 2,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333, 4,599.60 and 2,007.12 is: 2,769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333 : 4,599.60 = 2,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333/4,599.60 = 2,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333x = 4,599.60 × 2,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333x = 9,231,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,949.15/3,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.86

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