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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.99, 4,604.26 and 1,919.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.99, 4,604.26 and 1,919.57 is: 2,649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.99 : 4,604.26 = 1,919.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.99/4,604.26 = 1,919.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.99x = 4,604.26 × 1,919.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.99x = 8,838,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838,166.75/3,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.34

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