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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.33, 4,952.82 and 2,329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.33, 4,952.82 and 2,329.33 is: 3,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.33 : 4,952.82 = 2,329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.33/4,952.82 = 2,329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.33x = 4,952.82 × 2,329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.33x = 11,536,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,536,752.21/3,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.58

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