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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.95, 4,551.36 and 1,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.95, 4,551.36 and 1,881.40 is: 2,596.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.95 : 4,551.36 = 1,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.95/4,551.36 = 1,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.95x = 4,551.36 × 1,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.95x = 8,562,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,928.70/3,297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.44

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