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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.71, 4,552.57 and 1,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.71, 4,552.57 and 1,955.13 is: 2,698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.71 : 4,552.57 = 1,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.71/4,552.57 = 1,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.71x = 4,552.57 × 1,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.71x = 8,900,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,866.18/3,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.29

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