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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.77, 4,939.97 and 3,022.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.77, 4,939.97 and 3,022.77 is: 4,534.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.77 : 4,939.97 = 3,022.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.77/4,939.97 = 3,022.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.77x = 4,939.97 × 3,022.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.77x = 14,932,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932,378.00/3,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.90

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