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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.97, 4,557.83 and 1,976.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.97, 4,557.83 and 1,976.19 is: 2,726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.97 : 4,557.83 = 1,976.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.97/4,557.83 = 1,976.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.97x = 4,557.83 × 1,976.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.97x = 9,007,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,007,138.07/3,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.98

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