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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.71, 4,934.15 and 3,049.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.71, 4,934.15 and 3,049.71 is: 4,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.71 : 4,934.15 = 3,049.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.71/4,934.15 = 3,049.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.71x = 4,934.15 × 3,049.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.71x = 15,047,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,711.35/3,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.01

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