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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.59, 4,942.98 and 2,926.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.59, 4,942.98 and 2,926.89 is: 4,410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.59 : 4,942.98 = 2,926.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.59/4,942.98 = 2,926.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.59x = 4,942.98 × 2,926.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.59x = 14,467,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467,558.73/3,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.05

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