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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.08, 4,589.52 and 2,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.08, 4,589.52 and 2,276.92 is: 3,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.08 : 4,589.52 = 2,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.08/4,589.52 = 2,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.08x = 4,589.52 × 2,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.08x = 10,449,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449,969.88/3,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.77

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