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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.28, 4,655.52 and 2,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.28, 4,655.52 and 2,901.45 is: 4,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.28 : 4,655.52 = 2,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.28/4,655.52 = 2,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.28x = 4,655.52 × 2,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.28x = 13,507,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507,758.50/3,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.76

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