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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.51, 4,591.88 and 2,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.51, 4,591.88 and 2,196 is: 3,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.51 : 4,591.88 = 2,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.51/4,591.88 = 2,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.51x = 4,591.88 × 2,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.51x = 10,083,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083,757.50/3,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.69

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