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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.54, 4,602.15 and 2,216.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.54, 4,602.15 and 2,216.01 is: 3,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.54 : 4,602.15 = 2,216.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.54/4,602.15 = 2,216.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.54x = 4,602.15 × 2,216.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.54x = 10,198,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198,410.42/3,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.33

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