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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.70, 4,581.63 and 2,143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.70, 4,581.63 and 2,143.26 is: 2,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.70 : 4,581.63 = 2,143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.70/4,581.63 = 2,143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.70x = 4,581.63 × 2,143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.70x = 9,819,624.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,819,624.31/3,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.43

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