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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.62, 4,551.32 and 1,953.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.62, 4,551.32 and 1,953.55 is: 2,695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.62 : 4,551.32 = 1,953.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.62/4,551.32 = 1,953.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.62x = 4,551.32 × 1,953.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.62x = 8,891,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891,221.42/3,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.44

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