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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.75, 4,556.55 and 1,904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.75, 4,556.55 and 1,904.50 is: 2,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.75 : 4,556.55 = 1,904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.75/4,556.55 = 1,904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.75x = 4,556.55 × 1,904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.75x = 8,677,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,677,949.48/3,301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.29

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