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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.93, 4,590.72 and 2,066.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.93, 4,590.72 and 2,066.55 is: 2,853.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.93 : 4,590.72 = 2,066.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.93/4,590.72 = 2,066.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.93x = 4,590.72 × 2,066.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.93x = 9,486,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486,961.02/3,324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.28

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