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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.34, 4,593.69 and 2,150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.34, 4,593.69 and 2,150.21 is: 2,966.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.34 : 4,593.69 = 2,150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.34/4,593.69 = 2,150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.34x = 4,593.69 × 2,150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.34x = 9,877,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877,375.21/3,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.77

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