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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.52, 4,597.95 and 2,704.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.52, 4,597.95 and 2,704.07 is: 3,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.52 : 4,597.95 = 2,704.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.52/4,597.95 = 2,704.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.52x = 4,597.95 × 2,704.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.52x = 12,433,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433,178.66/3,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.74

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