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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.93, 4,524.84 and 1,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.93, 4,524.84 and 1,882.68 is: 2,597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.93 : 4,524.84 = 1,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.93/4,524.84 = 1,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.93x = 4,524.84 × 1,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.93x = 8,518,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,825.77/3,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.26

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