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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.63, 4,541.21 and 2,796.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.63, 4,541.21 and 2,796.91 is: 3,857.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.63 : 4,541.21 = 2,796.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.63/4,541.21 = 2,796.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.63x = 4,541.21 × 2,796.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.63x = 12,701,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701,341.68/3,292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.51

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