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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.68, 4,591.88 and 2,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.68, 4,591.88 and 2,666.16 is: 3,681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.68 : 4,591.88 = 2,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.68/4,591.88 = 2,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.68x = 4,591.88 × 2,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.68x = 12,242,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242,686.78/3,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.26

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