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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.83, 4,553.84 and 1,883.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.83, 4,553.84 and 1,883.49 is: 2,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.83 : 4,553.84 = 1,883.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.83/4,553.84 = 1,883.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.83x = 4,553.84 × 1,883.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.83x = 8,577,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577,092.67/3,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.25

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