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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.33, 4,666.35 and 2,055.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.33, 4,666.35 and 2,055.55 is: 2,835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.33 : 4,666.35 = 2,055.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.33/4,666.35 = 2,055.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.33x = 4,666.35 × 2,055.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.33x = 9,591,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,591,915.74/3,382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.89

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