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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.02, 4,595.06 and 2,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.02, 4,595.06 and 2,071.28 is: 2,858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.02 : 4,595.06 = 2,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.02/4,595.06 = 2,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.02x = 4,595.06 × 2,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.02x = 9,517,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,672.54/3,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.14

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