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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.39, 4,586.76 and 1,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.39, 4,586.76 and 1,997.82 is: 2,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.39 : 4,586.76 = 1,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.39/4,586.76 = 1,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.39x = 4,586.76 × 1,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.39x = 9,163,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,163,520.86/3,323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.29

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