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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.26, 4,553.40 and 1,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.26, 4,553.40 and 1,902.02 is: 2,625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.26 : 4,553.40 = 1,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.26/4,553.40 = 1,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.26x = 4,553.40 × 1,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.26x = 8,660,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,657.87/3,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.03

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