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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.40, 4,587.59 and 1,998.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.40, 4,587.59 and 1,998.33 is: 2,756.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.40 : 4,587.59 = 1,998.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.40/4,587.59 = 1,998.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.40x = 4,587.59 × 1,998.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.40x = 9,167,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,518.72/3,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.82

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