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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.64, 4,552.11 and 1,862.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.64, 4,552.11 and 1,862.85 is: 2,570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.64 : 4,552.11 = 1,862.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.64/4,552.11 = 1,862.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.64x = 4,552.11 × 1,862.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.64x = 8,479,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,891.39/3,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.72

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