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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.63, 4,599.69 and 2,765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.63, 4,599.69 and 2,765.52 is: 3,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.63 : 4,599.69 = 2,765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.63/4,599.69 = 2,765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.63x = 4,599.69 × 2,765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.63x = 12,720,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,720,534.69/3,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.26

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