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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.72, 4,581.60 and 1,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.72, 4,581.60 and 1,993.96 is: 2,751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.72 : 4,581.60 = 1,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.72/4,581.60 = 1,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.72x = 4,581.60 × 1,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.72x = 9,135,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135,527.14/3,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.07

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