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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.83, 4,582.99 and 2,619.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.83, 4,582.99 and 2,619.43 is: 3,606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.83 : 4,582.99 = 2,619.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.83/4,582.99 = 2,619.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.83x = 4,582.99 × 2,619.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.83x = 12,004,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004,821.50/3,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.32

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