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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.69, 4,598.11 and 2,152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.69, 4,598.11 and 2,152.43 is: 2,971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.69 : 4,598.11 = 2,152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.69/4,598.11 = 2,152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.69x = 4,598.11 × 2,152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.69x = 9,897,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,897,109.91/3,330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.49

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