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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.22, 4,911.48 and 2,546.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.22, 4,911.48 and 2,546.58 is: 3,814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.22 : 4,911.48 = 2,546.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.22/4,911.48 = 2,546.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.22x = 4,911.48 × 2,546.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.22x = 12,507,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,507,476.74/3,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.16

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