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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.52, 4,588.58 and 1,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.52, 4,588.58 and 1,999.24 is: 2,758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.52 : 4,588.58 = 1,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.52/4,588.58 = 1,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.52x = 4,588.58 × 1,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.52x = 9,173,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,666.21/3,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.56

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