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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.94, 4,591.69 and 2,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.94, 4,591.69 and 2,209.92 is: 3,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.94 : 4,591.69 = 2,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.94/4,591.69 = 2,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.94x = 4,591.69 × 2,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.94x = 10,147,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,147,267.56/3,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.37

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