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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.56, 4,979.64 and 2,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.56, 4,979.64 and 2,153.76 is: 3,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.56 : 4,979.64 = 2,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.56/4,979.64 = 2,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.56x = 4,979.64 × 2,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.56x = 10,724,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,724,949.45/3,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.01

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