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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.34, 4,598.94 and 1,916.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.34, 4,598.94 and 1,916.65 is: 2,644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.34 : 4,598.94 = 1,916.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.34/4,598.94 = 1,916.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.34x = 4,598.94 × 1,916.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.34x = 8,814,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,814,558.35/3,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.36

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