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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.45, 4,583.61 and 1,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.45, 4,583.61 and 1,995.17 is: 2,753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.45 : 4,583.61 = 1,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.45/4,583.61 = 1,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.45x = 4,583.61 × 1,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.45x = 9,145,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145,081.16/3,321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.34

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