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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.93, 4,596.41 and 2,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.93, 4,596.41 and 2,272.88 is: 3,137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.93 : 4,596.41 = 2,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.93/4,596.41 = 2,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.93x = 4,596.41 × 2,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.93x = 10,447,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,447,105.53/3,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.33

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