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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.64, 4,585.74 and 1,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.64, 4,585.74 and 1,996.94 is: 2,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.64 : 4,585.74 = 1,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.64/4,585.74 = 1,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.64x = 4,585.74 × 1,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.64x = 9,157,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,447.64/3,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.08

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