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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.83, 4,600.86 and 2,007.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.83, 4,600.86 and 2,007.95 is: 2,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.83 : 4,600.86 = 2,007.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.83/4,600.86 = 2,007.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.83x = 4,600.86 × 2,007.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.83x = 9,238,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238,296.84/3,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.08

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