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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.40, 4,552.68 and 1,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.40, 4,552.68 and 1,954.80 is: 2,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.40 : 4,552.68 = 1,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.40/4,552.68 = 1,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.40x = 4,552.68 × 1,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.40x = 8,899,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,578.86/3,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,697.33

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