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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.56, 4,551.96 and 1,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.56, 4,551.96 and 1,972.20 is: 2,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.56 : 4,551.96 = 1,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.56/4,551.96 = 1,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.56x = 4,551.96 × 1,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.56x = 8,977,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977,375.51/3,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.60

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