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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.21, 4,553.28 and 1,883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.21, 4,553.28 and 1,883.25 is: 2,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.21 : 4,553.28 = 1,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.21/4,553.28 = 1,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.21x = 4,553.28 × 1,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.21x = 8,574,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,964.56/3,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.10

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