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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.94, 4,552.79 and 1,882.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.94, 4,552.79 and 1,882.61 is: 2,597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.94 : 4,552.79 = 1,882.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.94/4,552.79 = 1,882.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.94x = 4,552.79 × 1,882.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.94x = 8,571,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,095.80/3,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.35

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