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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.54, 4,595.52 and 2,071.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.54, 4,595.52 and 2,071.31 is: 2,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.54 : 4,595.52 = 2,071.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.54/4,595.52 = 2,071.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.54x = 4,595.52 × 2,071.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.54x = 9,518,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518,746.53/3,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.74

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