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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.78, 4,594.49 and 2,070.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.78, 4,594.49 and 2,070.21 is: 2,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.78 : 4,594.49 = 2,070.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.78/4,594.49 = 2,070.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.78x = 4,594.49 × 2,070.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.78x = 9,511,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511,559.14/3,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.23

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