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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.60, 4,922.40 and 2,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.60, 4,922.40 and 2,849.60 is: 4,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.60 : 4,922.40 = 2,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.60/4,922.40 = 2,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.60x = 4,922.40 × 2,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.60x = 14,026,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026,871.04/3,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.40

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