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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.59, 4,555.07 and 1,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.59, 4,555.07 and 1,884.26 is: 2,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.59 : 4,555.07 = 1,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.59/4,555.07 = 1,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.59x = 4,555.07 × 1,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.59x = 8,582,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582,945.23/3,301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.64

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