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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.79, 4,591.08 and 2,147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.79, 4,591.08 and 2,147.45 is: 2,964.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.79 : 4,591.08 = 2,147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.79/4,591.08 = 2,147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.79x = 4,591.08 × 2,147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.79x = 9,859,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859,091.79/3,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.43

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