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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.42, 4,557.89 and 1,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.42, 4,557.89 and 1,975.54 is: 2,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.42 : 4,557.89 = 1,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.42/4,557.89 = 1,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.42x = 4,557.89 × 1,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.42x = 9,004,294.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,294.01/3,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.40

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