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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.59, 4,934.66 and 2,564.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.59, 4,934.66 and 2,564.42 is: 3,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.59 : 4,934.66 = 2,564.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.59/4,934.66 = 2,564.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.59x = 4,934.66 × 2,564.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.59x = 12,654,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,503.30/3,291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.49

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