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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.45, 4,664.59 and 2,826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.45, 4,664.59 and 2,826.29 is: 4,254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.45 : 4,664.59 = 2,826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.45/4,664.59 = 2,826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.45x = 4,664.59 × 2,826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.45x = 13,183,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183,491.14/3,098.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.87

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