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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.23, 4,554.68 and 1,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.23, 4,554.68 and 1,974.26 is: 2,724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.23 : 4,554.68 = 1,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.23/4,554.68 = 1,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.23x = 4,554.68 × 1,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.23x = 8,992,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,089.89/3,300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.69

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