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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.52, 4,585.68 and 1,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.52, 4,585.68 and 1,997.28 is: 2,755.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.52 : 4,585.68 = 1,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.52/4,585.68 = 1,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.52x = 4,585.68 × 1,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.52x = 9,158,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,886.95/3,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.78

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