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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.72, 4,551.37 and 1,881.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.72, 4,551.37 and 1,881.41 is: 2,596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.72 : 4,551.37 = 1,881.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.72/4,551.37 = 1,881.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.72x = 4,551.37 × 1,881.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.72x = 8,562,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,993.03/3,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.64

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