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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.32, 4,556.79 and 1,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.32, 4,556.79 and 1,975.80 is: 2,726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.32 : 4,556.79 = 1,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.32/4,556.79 = 1,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.32x = 4,556.79 × 1,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.32x = 9,003,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,305.68/3,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.36

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