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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.94, 4,595.25 and 2,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.94, 4,595.25 and 2,152.12 is: 2,968.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.94 : 4,595.25 = 2,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.94/4,595.25 = 2,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.94x = 4,595.25 × 2,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.94x = 9,889,529.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889,529.43/3,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.99

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