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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.68, 4,599.60 and 2,152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.68, 4,599.60 and 2,152.88 is: 2,970.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.68 : 4,599.60 = 2,152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.68/4,599.60 = 2,152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.68x = 4,599.60 × 2,152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.68x = 9,902,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902,386.85/3,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.41

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