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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.76, 4,594.98 and 2,212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.76, 4,594.98 and 2,212.15 is: 3,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.76 : 4,594.98 = 2,212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.76/4,594.98 = 2,212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.76x = 4,594.98 × 2,212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.76x = 10,164,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,785.01/3,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.79

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