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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.48, 4,586.72 and 2,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.48, 4,586.72 and 2,145.92 is: 2,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.48 : 4,586.72 = 2,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.48/4,586.72 = 2,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.48x = 4,586.72 × 2,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.48x = 9,842,734.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842,734.18/3,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.68

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