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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.52, 4,552.36 and 1,972.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.52, 4,552.36 and 1,972.94 is: 2,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.52 : 4,552.36 = 1,972.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.52/4,552.36 = 1,972.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.52x = 4,552.36 × 1,972.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.52x = 8,981,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,981,533.14/3,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.90

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