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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.26, 4,585.13 and 1,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.26, 4,585.13 and 1,995.68 is: 2,754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.26 : 4,585.13 = 1,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.26/4,585.13 = 1,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.26x = 4,585.13 × 1,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.26x = 9,150,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,468.69/3,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.29

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