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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.56, 4,553.16 and 1,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.56, 4,553.16 and 1,902.28 is: 2,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.56 : 4,553.16 = 1,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.56/4,553.16 = 1,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.56x = 4,553.16 × 1,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.56x = 8,661,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,385.20/3,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.01

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