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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.06, 4,594.56 and 2,742.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.06, 4,594.56 and 2,742.54 is: 3,780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.06 : 4,594.56 = 2,742.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.06/4,594.56 = 2,742.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.06x = 4,594.56 × 2,742.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.06x = 12,600,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,764.58/3,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.54

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