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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.23, 4,553.45 and 1,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.23, 4,553.45 and 1,882.91 is: 2,598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.23 : 4,553.45 = 1,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.23/4,553.45 = 1,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.23x = 4,553.45 × 1,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.23x = 8,573,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,736.54/3,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.71

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