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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.70, 4,901.55 and 2,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.70, 4,901.55 and 2,998.90 is: 4,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.70 : 4,901.55 = 2,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.70/4,901.55 = 2,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.70x = 4,901.55 × 2,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.70x = 14,699,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699,258.30/3,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.35

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