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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.73, 4,585.54 and 1,996.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.73, 4,585.54 and 1,996.49 is: 2,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.73 : 4,585.54 = 1,996.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.73/4,585.54 = 1,996.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.73x = 4,585.54 × 1,996.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.73x = 9,154,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,984.75/3,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.26

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