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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.49, 4,551.35 and 1,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.49, 4,551.35 and 1,901.25 is: 2,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.49 : 4,551.35 = 1,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.49/4,551.35 = 1,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.49x = 4,551.35 × 1,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.49x = 8,653,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,244.68/3,299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.60

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