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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.41, 4,550.96 and 1,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.41, 4,550.96 and 1,881.13 is: 2,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.41 : 4,550.96 = 1,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.41/4,550.96 = 1,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.41x = 4,550.96 × 1,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.41x = 8,560,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,947.38/3,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.26

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