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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.20, 4,588.24 and 2,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.20, 4,588.24 and 2,330.16 is: 3,215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.20 : 4,588.24 = 2,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.20/4,588.24 = 2,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.20x = 4,588.24 × 2,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.20x = 10,691,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,691,333.32/3,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.25

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