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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.94, 4,966.13 and 2,723.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.94, 4,966.13 and 2,723.74 is: 4,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.94 : 4,966.13 = 2,723.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.94/4,966.13 = 2,723.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.94x = 4,966.13 × 2,723.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.94x = 13,526,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,526,441.32/3,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.98

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