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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.45, 4,594.91 and 2,152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.45, 4,594.91 and 2,152.53 is: 2,969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.45 : 4,594.91 = 2,152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.45/4,594.91 = 2,152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.45x = 4,594.91 × 2,152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.45x = 9,890,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,890,670.86/3,330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.77

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