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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.66, 4,596.94 and 2,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.66, 4,596.94 and 2,072.28 is: 2,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.66 : 4,596.94 = 2,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.66/4,596.94 = 2,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.66x = 4,596.94 × 2,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.66x = 9,526,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526,146.82/3,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.14

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