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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.90, 4,600.97 and 2,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.90, 4,600.97 and 2,008.03 is: 2,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.90 : 4,600.97 = 2,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.90/4,600.97 = 2,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.90x = 4,600.97 × 2,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.90x = 9,238,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,238,885.79/3,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.19

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