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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.99, 4,546.99 and 2,035.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.99, 4,546.99 and 2,035.55 is: 2,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.99 : 4,546.99 = 2,035.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.99/4,546.99 = 2,035.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.99x = 4,546.99 × 2,035.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.99x = 9,255,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255,625.49/3,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.00

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