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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.73, 4,588.52 and 1,998.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.73, 4,588.52 and 1,998.95 is: 2,757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.73 : 4,588.52 = 1,998.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.73/4,588.52 = 1,998.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.73x = 4,588.52 × 1,998.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.73x = 9,172,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172,189.12/3,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.95

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