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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.86, 4,598.17 and 2,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.86, 4,598.17 and 2,006.18 is: 2,766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.86 : 4,598.17 = 2,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.86/4,598.17 = 2,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.86x = 4,598.17 × 2,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.86x = 9,224,756.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224,756.69/3,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.99

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