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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.82, 4,552.47 and 1,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.82, 4,552.47 and 1,902.30 is: 2,624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.82 : 4,552.47 = 1,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.82/4,552.47 = 1,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.82x = 4,552.47 × 1,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.82x = 8,660,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,163.68/3,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.44

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