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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.14, 4,597.43 and 1,915.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.14, 4,597.43 and 1,915.75 is: 2,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.14 : 4,597.43 = 1,915.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.14/4,597.43 = 1,915.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.14x = 4,597.43 × 1,915.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.14x = 8,807,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,526.52/3,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.20

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