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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.20, 4,552.92 and 1,901.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.20, 4,552.92 and 1,901.95 is: 2,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.20 : 4,552.92 = 1,901.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.20/4,552.92 = 1,901.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.20x = 4,552.92 × 1,901.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.20x = 8,659,403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,403.43/3,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.70

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