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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.47, 4,552.23 and 1,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.47, 4,552.23 and 1,954.88 is: 2,697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.47 : 4,552.23 = 1,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.47/4,552.23 = 1,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.47x = 4,552.23 × 1,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.47x = 8,899,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,030.85/3,298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.93

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