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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.79, 4,985.15 and 2,501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.79, 4,985.15 and 2,501.62 is: 3,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.79 : 4,985.15 = 2,501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.79/4,985.15 = 2,501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.79x = 4,985.15 × 2,501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.79x = 12,470,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470,925.97/3,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.76

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