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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.66, 4,595.56 and 2,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.66, 4,595.56 and 2,071.28 is: 2,858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.66 : 4,595.56 = 2,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.66/4,595.56 = 2,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.66x = 4,595.56 × 2,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.66x = 9,518,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518,691.52/3,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.76

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