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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.74, 4,587.78 and 2,538.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.74, 4,587.78 and 2,538.42 is: 3,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.74 : 4,587.78 = 2,538.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.74/4,587.78 = 2,538.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.74x = 4,587.78 × 2,538.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.74x = 11,645,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,645,712.51/3,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.69

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