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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.84, 4,601.52 and 2,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.84, 4,601.52 and 2,271.12 is: 3,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.84 : 4,601.52 = 2,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.84/4,601.52 = 2,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.84x = 4,601.52 × 2,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.84x = 10,450,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450,604.10/3,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.70

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