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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.39, 4,886.43 and 2,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.39, 4,886.43 and 2,924.07 is: 4,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.39 : 4,886.43 = 2,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.39/4,886.43 = 2,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.39x = 4,886.43 × 2,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.39x = 14,288,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288,246.42/3,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.63

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