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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.95, 4,552.40 and 1,973.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.95, 4,552.40 and 1,973.38 is: 2,723.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.95 : 4,552.40 = 1,973.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.95/4,552.40 = 1,973.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.95x = 4,552.40 × 1,973.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.95x = 8,983,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983,615.11/3,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.17

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