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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.83, 4,595.73 and 2,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.83, 4,595.73 and 2,135.27 is: 2,946.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.83 : 4,595.73 = 2,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.83/4,595.73 = 2,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.83x = 4,595.73 × 2,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.83x = 9,813,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813,101.42/3,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.15

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