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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.81, 4,598.18 and 2,072.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.81, 4,598.18 and 2,072.27 is: 2,860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.81 : 4,598.18 = 2,072.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.81/4,598.18 = 2,072.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.81x = 4,598.18 × 2,072.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.81x = 9,528,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,670.47/3,330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.77

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