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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.51, 4,598.19 and 2,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.51, 4,598.19 and 2,671.94 is: 3,685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.51 : 4,598.19 = 2,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.51/4,598.19 = 2,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.51x = 4,598.19 × 2,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.51x = 12,286,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286,087.79/3,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.63

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