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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.46, 4,554.84 and 1,901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.46, 4,554.84 and 1,901.94 is: 2,625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.46 : 4,554.84 = 1,901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.46/4,554.84 = 1,901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.46x = 4,554.84 × 1,901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.46x = 8,663,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,032.39/3,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.59

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