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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.15, 4,556.83 and 1,975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.15, 4,556.83 and 1,975.07 is: 2,725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.15 : 4,556.83 = 1,975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.15/4,556.83 = 1,975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.15x = 4,556.83 × 1,975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.15x = 9,000,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,058.23/3,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.51

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