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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.06, 4,586.25 and 2,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.06, 4,586.25 and 2,858.50 is: 3,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.06 : 4,586.25 = 2,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.06/4,586.25 = 2,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.06x = 4,586.25 × 2,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.06x = 13,109,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109,795.63/3,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.72

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