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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.08, 4,978.83 and 2,663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.08, 4,978.83 and 2,663.85 is: 3,988.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.08 : 4,978.83 = 2,663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.08/4,978.83 = 2,663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.08x = 4,978.83 × 2,663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.08x = 13,262,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,262,856.30/3,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.73

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