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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.82, 4,943.07 and 2,599.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.82, 4,943.07 and 2,599.95 is: 3,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.82 : 4,943.07 = 2,599.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.82/4,943.07 = 2,599.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.82x = 4,943.07 × 2,599.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.82x = 12,851,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851,734.85/3,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.96

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