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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.97, 4,553.22 and 1,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.97, 4,553.22 and 1,973.46 is: 2,722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.97 : 4,553.22 = 1,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.97/4,553.22 = 1,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.97x = 4,553.22 × 1,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.97x = 8,985,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,985,597.54/3,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.93

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