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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.10, 4,901.61 and 2,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.10, 4,901.61 and 2,997.56 is: 4,501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.10 : 4,901.61 = 2,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.10/4,901.61 = 2,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.10x = 4,901.61 × 2,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.10x = 14,692,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692,865.99/3,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.36

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