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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.65, 4,551.69 and 2,023.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.65, 4,551.69 and 2,023.09 is: 2,791.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.65 : 4,551.69 = 2,023.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.65/4,551.69 = 2,023.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.65x = 4,551.69 × 2,023.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.65x = 9,208,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208,478.52/3,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.59

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