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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.22, 4,587.84 and 2,146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.22, 4,587.84 and 2,146.98 is: 2,962.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.22 : 4,587.84 = 2,146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.22/4,587.84 = 2,146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.22x = 4,587.84 × 2,146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.22x = 9,850,000.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850,000.72/3,325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.21

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