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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.74, 4,598.42 and 2,007.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.74, 4,598.42 and 2,007.86 is: 2,769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.74 : 4,598.42 = 2,007.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.74/4,598.42 = 2,007.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.74x = 4,598.42 × 2,007.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.74x = 9,232,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,983.58/3,333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.56

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