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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.67, 4,550.44 and 1,881.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.67, 4,550.44 and 1,881.25 is: 2,595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.67 : 4,550.44 = 1,881.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.67/4,550.44 = 1,881.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.67x = 4,550.44 × 1,881.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.67x = 8,560,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,515.25/3,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.93

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