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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.78, 4,552.40 and 1,882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.78, 4,552.40 and 1,882.66 is: 2,598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.78 : 4,552.40 = 1,882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.78/4,552.40 = 1,882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.78x = 4,552.40 × 1,882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.78x = 8,570,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,621.38/3,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.12

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