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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.23, 4,595.51 and 2,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.23, 4,595.51 and 2,152.06 is: 2,967.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.23 : 4,595.51 = 2,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.23/4,595.51 = 2,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.23x = 4,595.51 × 2,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.23x = 9,889,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889,813.25/3,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.93

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