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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.28, 4,553.09 and 1,883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.28, 4,553.09 and 1,883.17 is: 2,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.28 : 4,553.09 = 1,883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.28/4,553.09 = 1,883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.28x = 4,553.09 × 1,883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.28x = 8,574,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,242.50/3,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.82

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