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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.33, 4,562.66 and 2,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.33, 4,562.66 and 2,127.40 is: 2,935.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.33 : 4,562.66 = 2,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.33/4,562.66 = 2,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.33x = 4,562.66 × 2,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.33x = 9,706,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,706,596.80/3,306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.76

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