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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.70, 4,552.23 and 1,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.70, 4,552.23 and 1,901.45 is: 2,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.70 : 4,552.23 = 1,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.70/4,552.23 = 1,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.70x = 4,552.23 × 1,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.70x = 8,655,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,655,814.97/3,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.01

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