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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.26, 4,552.02 and 1,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.26, 4,552.02 and 1,901.02 is: 2,623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.26 : 4,552.02 = 1,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.26/4,552.02 = 1,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.26x = 4,552.02 × 1,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.26x = 8,653,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,481.06/3,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.65

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