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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.28, 4,584.54 and 1,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.28, 4,584.54 and 1,995.68 is: 2,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.28 : 4,584.54 = 1,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.28/4,584.54 = 1,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.28x = 4,584.54 × 1,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.28x = 9,149,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,274.79/3,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.91

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