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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.64, 4,553.52 and 1,973.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.64, 4,553.52 and 1,973.01 is: 2,722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.64 : 4,553.52 = 1,973.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.64/4,553.52 = 1,973.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.64x = 4,553.52 × 1,973.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.64x = 8,984,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984,124.56/3,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.76

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