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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.09, 4,554.93 and 1,884.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.09, 4,554.93 and 1,884.13 is: 2,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.09 : 4,554.93 = 1,884.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.09/4,554.93 = 1,884.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.09x = 4,554.93 × 1,884.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.09x = 8,582,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582,081.24/3,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.77

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