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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.61, 4,556.36 and 1,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.61, 4,556.36 and 1,975.06 is: 2,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.61 : 4,556.36 = 1,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.61/4,556.36 = 1,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.61x = 4,556.36 × 1,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.61x = 8,999,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,084.98/3,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.67

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