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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.94, 4,553.55 and 1,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.94, 4,553.55 and 1,902.62 is: 2,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.94 : 4,553.55 = 1,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.94/4,553.55 = 1,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.94x = 4,553.55 × 1,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.94x = 8,663,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,675.30/3,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.20

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