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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.98, 4,909.44 and 2,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.98, 4,909.44 and 2,995.12 is: 4,494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.98 : 4,909.44 = 2,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.98/4,909.44 = 2,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.98x = 4,909.44 × 2,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.98x = 14,704,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,704,361.93/3,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.03

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