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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.83, 4,589.97 and 2,485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.83, 4,589.97 and 2,485.07 is: 3,429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.83 : 4,589.97 = 2,485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.83/4,589.97 = 2,485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.83x = 4,589.97 × 2,485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.83x = 11,406,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,406,408.22/3,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.64

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