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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.75, 4,996.58 and 2,452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.75, 4,996.58 and 2,452.23 is: 3,680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.75 : 4,996.58 = 2,452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.75/4,996.58 = 2,452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.75x = 4,996.58 × 2,452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.75x = 12,252,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,769.85/3,328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.89

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