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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.35, 4,589.31 and 1,999.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.35, 4,589.31 and 1,999.03 is: 2,758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.35 : 4,589.31 = 1,999.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.35/4,589.31 = 1,999.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.35x = 4,589.31 × 1,999.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.35x = 9,174,161.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,161.75/3,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.85

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