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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.70, 4,584.39 and 2,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.70, 4,584.39 and 2,145.26 is: 2,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.70 : 4,584.39 = 2,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.70/4,584.39 = 2,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.70x = 4,584.39 × 2,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.70x = 9,834,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834,708.49/3,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.18

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