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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.44, 4,594.98 and 2,071.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.44, 4,594.98 and 2,071.30 is: 2,858.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.44 : 4,594.98 = 2,071.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.44/4,594.98 = 2,071.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.44x = 4,594.98 × 2,071.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.44x = 9,517,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,582.07/3,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.61

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