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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.10, 4,901.55 and 2,446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.10, 4,901.55 and 2,446.90 is: 3,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.10 : 4,901.55 = 2,446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.10/4,901.55 = 2,446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.10x = 4,901.55 × 2,446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.10x = 11,993,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,993,602.70/3,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.29

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