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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.67, 4,551.82 and 1,882.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.67, 4,551.82 and 1,882.25 is: 2,597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.67 : 4,551.82 = 1,882.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.67/4,551.82 = 1,882.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.67x = 4,551.82 × 1,882.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.67x = 8,567,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,663.20/3,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.31

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