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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.40, 4,583.45 and 1,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.40, 4,583.45 and 1,995.33 is: 2,752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.40 : 4,583.45 = 1,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.40/4,583.45 = 1,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.40x = 4,583.45 × 1,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.40x = 9,145,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145,491.68/3,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.68

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