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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.93, 4,553.80 and 1,972.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.93, 4,553.80 and 1,972.95 is: 2,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.93 : 4,553.80 = 1,972.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.93/4,553.80 = 1,972.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.93x = 4,553.80 × 1,972.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.93x = 8,984,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984,414.78/3,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.61

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