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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.48, 4,588.16 and 1,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.48, 4,588.16 and 1,998.70 is: 2,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.48 : 4,588.16 = 1,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.48/4,588.16 = 1,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.48x = 4,588.16 × 1,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.48x = 9,170,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,355.39/3,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.60

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