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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.96, 4,601.94 and 2,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.96, 4,601.94 and 2,154.12 is: 2,973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.96 : 4,601.94 = 2,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.96/4,601.94 = 2,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.96x = 4,601.94 × 2,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.96x = 9,913,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,913,130.99/3,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.38

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