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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.88, 4,588.89 and 2,145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.88, 4,588.89 and 2,145.53 is: 2,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.88 : 4,588.89 = 2,145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.88/4,588.89 = 2,145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.88x = 4,588.89 × 2,145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.88x = 9,845,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,601.16/3,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.30

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