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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.62, 4,585.55 and 1,996.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.62, 4,585.55 and 1,996.31 is: 2,755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.62 : 4,585.55 = 1,996.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.62/4,585.55 = 1,996.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.62x = 4,585.55 × 1,996.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.62x = 9,154,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,146.41/3,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.10

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