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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.35, 4,599.89 and 1,916.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.35, 4,599.89 and 1,916.93 is: 2,645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.35 : 4,599.89 = 1,916.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.35/4,599.89 = 1,916.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.35x = 4,599.89 × 1,916.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.35x = 8,817,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817,676.24/3,333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.29

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