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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.58, 4,551.85 and 1,971.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.58, 4,551.85 and 1,971.62 is: 2,720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.58 : 4,551.85 = 1,971.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.58/4,551.85 = 1,971.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.58x = 4,551.85 × 1,971.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.58x = 8,974,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974,518.50/3,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.72

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