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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.74, 4,580.88 and 2,533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.74, 4,580.88 and 2,533.42 is: 3,494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.74 : 4,580.88 = 2,533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.74/4,580.88 = 2,533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.74x = 4,580.88 × 2,533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.74x = 11,605,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,605,293.01/3,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.79

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