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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.79, 4,592.51 and 2,134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.79, 4,592.51 and 2,134.89 is: 2,944.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.79 : 4,592.51 = 2,134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.79/4,592.51 = 2,134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.79x = 4,592.51 × 2,134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.79x = 9,804,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,804,470.04/3,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.47

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