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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.96, 4,921.40 and 2,458.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.96, 4,921.40 and 2,458.59 is: 3,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.96 : 4,921.40 = 2,458.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.96/4,921.40 = 2,458.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.96x = 4,921.40 × 2,458.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.96x = 12,099,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099,692.53/3,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.65

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