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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.68, 4,599.85 and 2,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.68, 4,599.85 and 2,007.48 is: 2,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.68 : 4,599.85 = 2,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.68/4,599.85 = 2,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.68x = 4,599.85 × 2,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.68x = 9,234,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234,078.42/3,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.93

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