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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,242.04, 4,855.68 and 2,658.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,242.04, 4,855.68 and 2,658.84 is: 3,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,242.04 : 4,855.68 = 2,658.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,242.04/4,855.68 = 2,658.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,242.04x = 4,855.68 × 2,658.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,242.04x = 12,910,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910,476.21/3,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.21

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