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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.04, 4,588.56 and 1,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.04, 4,588.56 and 1,999.50 is: 2,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.04 : 4,588.56 = 1,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.04/4,588.56 = 1,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.04x = 4,588.56 × 1,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.04x = 9,174,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,825.72/3,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.32

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