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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.08, 4,599.63 and 2,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.08, 4,599.63 and 2,006.50 is: 2,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.08 : 4,599.63 = 2,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.08/4,599.63 = 2,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.08x = 4,599.63 × 2,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.08x = 9,229,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229,157.60/3,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.96

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