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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.62, 4,914.95 and 2,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.62, 4,914.95 and 2,454.27 is: 3,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.62 : 4,914.95 = 2,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.62/4,914.95 = 2,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.62x = 4,914.95 × 2,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.62x = 12,062,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,602.07/3,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.22

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