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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.70, 4,553.04 and 1,883.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.70, 4,553.04 and 1,883.39 is: 2,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.70 : 4,553.04 = 1,883.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.70/4,553.04 = 1,883.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.70x = 4,553.04 × 1,883.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.70x = 8,575,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,127.24/3,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.76

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