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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.13, 4,556.94 and 1,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.13, 4,556.94 and 1,975.84 is: 2,726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.13 : 4,556.94 = 1,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.13/4,556.94 = 1,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.13x = 4,556.94 × 1,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.13x = 9,003,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,765.53/3,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.65

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