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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.97, 4,600.23 and 2,007.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.97, 4,600.23 and 2,007.76 is: 2,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.97 : 4,600.23 = 2,007.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.97/4,600.23 = 2,007.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.97x = 4,600.23 × 2,007.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.97x = 9,236,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236,134.78/3,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.32

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