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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.26, 4,585.48 and 1,996.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.26, 4,585.48 and 1,996.99 is: 2,755.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.26 : 4,585.48 = 1,996.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.26/4,585.48 = 1,996.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.26x = 4,585.48 × 1,996.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.26x = 9,157,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,141.25/3,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.47

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