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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.49, 4,596.36 and 2,070.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.49, 4,596.36 and 2,070.95 is: 2,858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.49 : 4,596.36 = 2,070.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.49/4,596.36 = 2,070.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.49x = 4,596.36 × 2,070.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.49x = 9,518,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518,862.26/3,329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.95

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