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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.55, 4,594.56 and 2,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.55, 4,594.56 and 2,151.38 is: 2,966.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.55 : 4,594.56 = 2,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.55/4,594.56 = 2,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.55x = 4,594.56 × 2,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.55x = 9,884,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,884,621.52/3,331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.98

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