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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.38, 4,550.51 and 1,881.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.38, 4,550.51 and 1,881.30 is: 2,596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.38 : 4,550.51 = 1,881.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.38/4,550.51 = 1,881.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.38x = 4,550.51 × 1,881.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.38x = 8,560,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,874.46/3,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.27

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