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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.89, 4,591.64 and 2,208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.89, 4,591.64 and 2,208.34 is: 3,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.89 : 4,591.64 = 2,208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.89/4,591.64 = 2,208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.89x = 4,591.64 × 2,208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.89x = 10,139,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,139,902.28/3,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.78

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