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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.71, 4,903.02 and 2,299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.71, 4,903.02 and 2,299.14 is: 3,448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.71 : 4,903.02 = 2,299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.71/4,903.02 = 2,299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.71x = 4,903.02 × 2,299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.71x = 11,272,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,272,729.40/3,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.68

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