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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.78, 4,545.52 and 2,099.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.78, 4,545.52 and 2,099.55 is: 2,896.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.78 : 4,545.52 = 2,099.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.78/4,545.52 = 2,099.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.78x = 4,545.52 × 2,099.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.78x = 9,543,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,543,546.52/3,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.57

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