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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.89, 4,600.55 and 2,006.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.89, 4,600.55 and 2,006.75 is: 2,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.89 : 4,600.55 = 2,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.89/4,600.55 = 2,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.89x = 4,600.55 × 2,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.89x = 9,232,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,120.68/3,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.18

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