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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.64, 4,582.98 and 1,994.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.64, 4,582.98 and 1,994.94 is: 2,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.64 : 4,582.98 = 1,994.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.64/4,582.98 = 1,994.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.64x = 4,582.98 × 1,994.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.64x = 9,142,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142,770.12/3,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.32

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