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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.64, 4,911.96 and 2,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.64, 4,911.96 and 2,696.30 is: 4,044.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.64 : 4,911.96 = 2,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.64/4,911.96 = 2,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.64x = 4,911.96 × 2,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.64x = 13,244,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,244,093.19/3,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.45

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