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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.60, 4,555.80 and 2,122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.60, 4,555.80 and 2,122.05 is: 2,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.60 : 4,555.80 = 2,122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.60/4,555.80 = 2,122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.60x = 4,555.80 × 2,122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.60x = 9,667,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,635.39/3,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.05

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