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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.29, 4,565.58 and 1,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.29, 4,565.58 and 1,981.74 is: 2,734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.29 : 4,565.58 = 1,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.29/4,565.58 = 1,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.29x = 4,565.58 × 1,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.29x = 9,047,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047,792.51/3,308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.88

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