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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.74, 4,596.62 and 2,071.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.74, 4,596.62 and 2,071.95 is: 2,861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.74 : 4,596.62 = 2,071.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.74/4,596.62 = 2,071.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.74x = 4,596.62 × 2,071.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.74x = 9,523,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,966.81/3,328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.13

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