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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.29, 4,552.89 and 1,973.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.29, 4,552.89 and 1,973.73 is: 2,723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.29 : 4,552.89 = 1,973.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.29/4,552.89 = 1,973.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.29x = 4,552.89 × 1,973.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.29x = 8,986,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,175.58/3,299.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.67

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