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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.91, 4,557.92 and 1,976.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.91, 4,557.92 and 1,976.36 is: 2,727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.91 : 4,557.92 = 1,976.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.91/4,557.92 = 1,976.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.91x = 4,557.92 × 1,976.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.91x = 9,008,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,008,058.10/3,302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.31

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