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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.38, 4,552.34 and 1,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.38, 4,552.34 and 1,955.04 is: 2,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.38 : 4,552.34 = 1,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.38/4,552.34 = 1,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.38x = 4,552.34 × 1,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.38x = 8,900,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,006.79/3,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.48

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