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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.31, 4,554.38 and 1,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.31, 4,554.38 and 1,973.76 is: 2,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.31 : 4,554.38 = 1,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.31/4,554.38 = 1,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.31x = 4,554.38 × 1,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.31x = 8,989,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989,240.92/3,300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.76

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