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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.76, 4,589.84 and 1,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.76, 4,589.84 and 1,999.25 is: 2,759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.76 : 4,589.84 = 1,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.76/4,589.84 = 1,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.76x = 4,589.84 × 1,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.76x = 9,176,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,237.62/3,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.14

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