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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.93, 4,597.79 and 2,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.93, 4,597.79 and 2,273.88 is: 3,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.93 : 4,597.79 = 2,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.93/4,597.79 = 2,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.93x = 4,597.79 × 2,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.93x = 10,454,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,454,822.73/3,330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.71

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