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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.61, 4,600.68 and 2,212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.61, 4,600.68 and 2,212.98 is: 3,055.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.61 : 4,600.68 = 2,212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.61/4,600.68 = 2,212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.61x = 4,600.68 × 2,212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.61x = 10,181,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,212.83/3,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.03

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