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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.46, 4,586.28 and 1,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.46, 4,586.28 and 1,997.48 is: 2,756.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.46 : 4,586.28 = 1,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.46/4,586.28 = 1,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.46x = 4,586.28 × 1,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.46x = 9,161,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161,002.57/3,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.47

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