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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.64, 4,599.18 and 2,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.64, 4,599.18 and 2,074.44 is: 2,862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.64 : 4,599.18 = 2,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.64/4,599.18 = 2,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.64x = 4,599.18 × 2,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.64x = 9,540,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540,722.96/3,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.81

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