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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.28, 4,905.37 and 2,991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.28, 4,905.37 and 2,991.79 is: 4,493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.28 : 4,905.37 = 2,991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.28/4,905.37 = 2,991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.28x = 4,905.37 × 2,991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.28x = 14,675,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675,846.68/3,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.14

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