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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.70, 4,600.88 and 2,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.70, 4,600.88 and 2,154.44 is: 2,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.70 : 4,600.88 = 2,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.70/4,600.88 = 2,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.70x = 4,600.88 × 2,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.70x = 9,912,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,912,319.91/3,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.26

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