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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.55, 4,988.31 and 2,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.55, 4,988.31 and 2,595.74 is: 3,893.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.55 : 4,988.31 = 2,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.55/4,988.31 = 2,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.55x = 4,988.31 × 2,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.55x = 12,948,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948,330.86/3,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.60

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