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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.98, 4,599.96 and 2,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.98, 4,599.96 and 2,075.24 is: 2,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.98 : 4,599.96 = 2,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.98/4,599.96 = 2,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.98x = 4,599.96 × 2,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.98x = 9,546,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546,020.99/3,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.25

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