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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.45, 4,598.31 and 2,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.45, 4,598.31 and 2,006.34 is: 2,767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.45 : 4,598.31 = 2,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.45/4,598.31 = 2,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.45x = 4,598.31 × 2,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.45x = 9,225,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225,773.29/3,333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.64

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