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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.55, 4,524.57 and 2,648.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.55, 4,524.57 and 2,648.43 is: 3,658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.55 : 4,524.57 = 2,648.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.55/4,524.57 = 2,648.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.55x = 4,524.57 × 2,648.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.55x = 11,983,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,983,006.93/3,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.32

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