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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.93, 4,600.69 and 2,007.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.93, 4,600.69 and 2,007.78 is: 2,770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.93 : 4,600.69 = 2,007.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.93/4,600.69 = 2,007.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.93x = 4,600.69 × 2,007.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.93x = 9,237,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237,173.37/3,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.66

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