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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.71, 4,588.53 and 2,147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.71, 4,588.53 and 2,147.48 is: 2,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.71 : 4,588.53 = 2,147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.71/4,588.53 = 2,147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.71x = 4,588.53 × 2,147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.71x = 9,853,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853,753.46/3,325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.90

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