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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.91, 4,552.93 and 1,882.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.91, 4,552.93 and 1,882.27 is: 2,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.91 : 4,552.93 = 1,882.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.91/4,552.93 = 1,882.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.91x = 4,552.93 × 1,882.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.91x = 8,569,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,834.14/3,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.78

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