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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.17, 4,550.58 and 1,952.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.17, 4,550.58 and 1,952.98 is: 2,695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.17 : 4,550.58 = 1,952.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.17/4,550.58 = 1,952.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.17x = 4,550.58 × 1,952.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.17x = 8,887,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,180.35/3,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.39

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