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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.91, 4,998.03 and 2,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.91, 4,998.03 and 2,036.29 is: 3,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.91 : 4,998.03 = 2,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.91/4,998.03 = 2,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.91x = 4,998.03 × 2,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.91x = 10,177,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,177,438.51/3,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.70

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