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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.47, 4,550.70 and 1,881.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.47, 4,550.70 and 1,881.59 is: 2,596.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.47 : 4,550.70 = 1,881.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.47/4,550.70 = 1,881.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.47x = 4,550.70 × 1,881.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.47x = 8,562,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,551.61/3,297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.70

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