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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.61, 4,575.68 and 1,988.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.61, 4,575.68 and 1,988.83 is: 2,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.61 : 4,575.68 = 1,988.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.61/4,575.68 = 1,988.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.61x = 4,575.68 × 1,988.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.61x = 9,100,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,100,239.71/3,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.67

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