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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.80, 4,597.69 and 2,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.80, 4,597.69 and 2,273.28 is: 3,135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.80 : 4,597.69 = 2,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.80/4,597.69 = 2,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.80x = 4,597.69 × 2,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.80x = 10,451,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,451,836.72/3,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.11

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