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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.63, 4,493.62 and 2,898.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.63, 4,493.62 and 2,898.59 is: 3,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.63 : 4,493.62 = 2,898.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.63/4,493.62 = 2,898.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.63x = 4,493.62 × 2,898.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.63x = 13,025,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,025,162.00/3,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.13

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