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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.13, 4,551.93 and 1,881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.13, 4,551.93 and 1,881.82 is: 2,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.13 : 4,551.93 = 1,881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.13/4,551.93 = 1,881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.13x = 4,551.93 × 1,881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.13x = 8,565,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,912.91/3,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.20

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