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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.43, 4,555.84 and 1,975.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.43, 4,555.84 and 1,975.86 is: 2,726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.43 : 4,555.84 = 1,975.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.43/4,555.84 = 1,975.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.43x = 4,555.84 × 1,975.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.43x = 9,001,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,702.02/3,301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.61

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