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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.28, 4,584.63 and 2,725.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.28, 4,584.63 and 2,725.57 is: 3,757.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.28 : 4,584.63 = 2,725.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.28/4,584.63 = 2,725.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.28x = 4,584.63 × 2,725.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.28x = 12,495,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,495,718.53/3,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.79

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