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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.65, 4,594.56 and 2,701.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.65, 4,594.56 and 2,701.91 is: 3,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.65 : 4,594.56 = 2,701.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.65/4,594.56 = 2,701.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.65x = 4,594.56 × 2,701.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.65x = 12,414,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,087.61/3,330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.23

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