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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.67, 4,555.11 and 1,976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.67, 4,555.11 and 1,976.13 is: 2,725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.67 : 4,555.11 = 1,976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.67/4,555.11 = 1,976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.67x = 4,555.11 × 1,976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.67x = 9,001,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,489.52/3,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.52

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