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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.87, 4,598.16 and 2,006.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.87, 4,598.16 and 2,006.19 is: 2,766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.87 : 4,598.16 = 2,006.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.87/4,598.16 = 2,006.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.87x = 4,598.16 × 2,006.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.87x = 9,224,782.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,224,782.61/3,333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.99

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