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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.76, 4,584.72 and 1,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.76, 4,584.72 and 1,995.52 is: 2,754.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.76 : 4,584.72 = 1,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.76/4,584.72 = 1,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.76x = 4,584.72 × 1,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.76x = 9,148,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148,900.45/3,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.23

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