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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.47, 4,588.23 and 1,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.47, 4,588.23 and 1,997.50 is: 2,757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.47 : 4,588.23 = 1,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.47/4,588.23 = 1,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.47x = 4,588.23 × 1,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.47x = 9,164,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,164,989.43/3,323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.66

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