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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.44, 4,598.33 and 2,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.44, 4,598.33 and 2,006.34 is: 2,767.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.44 : 4,598.33 = 2,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.44/4,598.33 = 2,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.44x = 4,598.33 × 2,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.44x = 9,225,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225,803.38/3,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.66

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