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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.06, 4,912.11 and 2,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.06, 4,912.11 and 2,458.26 is: 3,682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.06 : 4,912.11 = 2,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.06/4,912.11 = 2,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.06x = 4,912.11 × 2,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.06x = 12,075,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075,243.53/3,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.53

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