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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.65, 4,557.52 and 1,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.65, 4,557.52 and 1,975.57 is: 2,726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.65 : 4,557.52 = 1,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.65/4,557.52 = 1,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.65x = 4,557.52 × 1,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.65x = 9,003,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,699.79/3,302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.20

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