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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.77, 4,583.56 and 1,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.77, 4,583.56 and 1,905.52 is: 2,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.77 : 4,583.56 = 1,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.77/4,583.56 = 1,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.77x = 4,583.56 × 1,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.77x = 8,734,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,050.44/3,321.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.34

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