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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.75, 4,587.91 and 2,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.75, 4,587.91 and 2,663.44 is: 3,674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.75 : 4,587.91 = 2,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.75/4,587.91 = 2,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.75x = 4,587.91 × 2,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.75x = 12,219,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,219,623.01/3,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.25

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