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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.55, 4,991.31 and 2,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.55, 4,991.31 and 2,597.74 is: 3,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.55 : 4,991.31 = 2,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.55/4,991.31 = 2,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.55x = 4,991.31 × 2,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.55x = 12,966,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,966,125.64/3,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.60

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