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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.04, 4,595.28 and 2,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.04, 4,595.28 and 2,271.52 is: 3,132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.04 : 4,595.28 = 2,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.04/4,595.28 = 2,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.04x = 4,595.28 × 2,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.04x = 10,438,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,438,270.43/3,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.70

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