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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.80, 4,550.82 and 1,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.80, 4,550.82 and 1,881.40 is: 2,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.80 : 4,550.82 = 1,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.80/4,550.82 = 1,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.80x = 4,550.82 × 1,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.80x = 8,561,912.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561,912.75/3,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.25

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