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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.82, 4,550.79 and 1,881.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.82, 4,550.79 and 1,881.58 is: 2,596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.82 : 4,550.79 = 1,881.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.82/4,550.79 = 1,881.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.82x = 4,550.79 × 1,881.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.82x = 8,562,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,675.45/3,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.47

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