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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.62, 4,591.23 and 2,208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.62, 4,591.23 and 2,208.09 is: 3,048.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.62 : 4,591.23 = 2,208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.62/4,591.23 = 2,208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.62x = 4,591.23 × 2,208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.62x = 10,137,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,137,849.05/3,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.41

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