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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.78, 4,551.02 and 1,881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.78, 4,551.02 and 1,881.66 is: 2,596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.78 : 4,551.02 = 1,881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.78/4,551.02 = 1,881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.78x = 4,551.02 × 1,881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.78x = 8,563,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,487.01/3,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.74

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