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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.46, 4,544.62 and 2,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.46, 4,544.62 and 2,298.08 is: 3,172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.46 : 4,544.62 = 2,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.46/4,544.62 = 2,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.46x = 4,544.62 × 2,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.46x = 10,443,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,443,900.33/3,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.07

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