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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.05, 4,581.53 and 2,751.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.05, 4,581.53 and 2,751.45 is: 3,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.05 : 4,581.53 = 2,751.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.05/4,581.53 = 2,751.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.05x = 4,581.53 × 2,751.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.05x = 12,605,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,836.96/3,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.17

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