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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.99, 4,583.94 and 1,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.99, 4,583.94 and 1,905.60 is: 2,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.99 : 4,583.94 = 1,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.99/4,583.94 = 1,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.99x = 4,583.94 × 1,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.99x = 8,735,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735,156.06/3,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.50

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