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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.06, 4,550.49 and 1,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.06, 4,550.49 and 1,881 is: 2,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.06 : 4,550.49 = 1,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.06/4,550.49 = 1,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.06x = 4,550.49 × 1,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.06x = 8,559,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559,471.69/3,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.09

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