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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.63, 4,542.58 and 2,797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.63, 4,542.58 and 2,797.91 is: 3,858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.63 : 4,542.58 = 2,797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.63/4,542.58 = 2,797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.63x = 4,542.58 × 2,797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.63x = 12,709,730.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709,730.01/3,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.88

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