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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.73, 4,592.66 and 2,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.73, 4,592.66 and 2,335.23 is: 3,220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.73 : 4,592.66 = 2,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.73/4,592.66 = 2,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.73x = 4,592.66 × 2,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.73x = 10,724,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,724,905.74/3,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.95

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