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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.13, 4,555.33 and 1,974.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.13, 4,555.33 and 1,974.85 is: 2,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.13 : 4,555.33 = 1,974.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.13/4,555.33 = 1,974.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.13x = 4,555.33 × 1,974.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.13x = 8,996,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996,077.13/3,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.15

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