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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.88, 4,556.43 and 1,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.88, 4,556.43 and 1,975.32 is: 2,725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.88 : 4,556.43 = 1,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.88/4,556.43 = 1,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.88x = 4,556.43 × 1,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.88x = 9,000,407.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,407.31/3,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.85

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