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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.30, 4,598.04 and 1,915.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.30, 4,598.04 and 1,915.71 is: 2,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.30 : 4,598.04 = 1,915.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.30/4,598.04 = 1,915.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.30x = 4,598.04 × 1,915.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.30x = 8,808,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808,511.21/3,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.37

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