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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.76, 4,586.58 and 1,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.76, 4,586.58 and 1,996.68 is: 2,755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.76 : 4,586.58 = 1,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.76/4,586.58 = 1,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.76x = 4,586.58 × 1,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.76x = 9,157,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,932.55/3,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.29

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