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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.43, 4,588.97 and 1,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.43, 4,588.97 and 1,999.26 is: 2,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.43 : 4,588.97 = 1,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.43/4,588.97 = 1,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.43x = 4,588.97 × 1,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.43x = 9,174,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,534.17/3,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.91

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