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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.95, 4,988.84 and 2,886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.95, 4,988.84 and 2,886.50 is: 4,329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.95 : 4,988.84 = 2,886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.95/4,988.84 = 2,886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.95x = 4,988.84 × 2,886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.95x = 14,400,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,400,286.66/3,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.68

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