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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.81, 4,595.52 and 2,581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.81, 4,595.52 and 2,581.09 is: 3,563.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.81 : 4,595.52 = 2,581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.81/4,595.52 = 2,581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.81x = 4,595.52 × 2,581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.81x = 11,861,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861,450.72/3,328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.27

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