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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.80, 4,584.08 and 1,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.80, 4,584.08 and 1,995.52 is: 2,753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.80 : 4,584.08 = 1,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.80/4,584.08 = 1,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.80x = 4,584.08 × 1,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.80x = 9,147,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147,623.32/3,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.82

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