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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.53, 4,550.58 and 1,881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.53, 4,550.58 and 1,881.21 is: 2,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.53 : 4,550.58 = 1,881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.53/4,550.58 = 1,881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.53x = 4,550.58 × 1,881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.53x = 8,560,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,598.08/3,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.06

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