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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.78, 4,596.18 and 1,933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.78, 4,596.18 and 1,933.62 is: 2,668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.78 : 4,596.18 = 1,933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.78/4,596.18 = 1,933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.78x = 4,596.18 × 1,933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.78x = 8,887,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,265.57/3,330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.22

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