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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.58, 4,549.10 and 1,969.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.58, 4,549.10 and 1,969.62 is: 2,717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.58 : 4,549.10 = 1,969.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.58/4,549.10 = 1,969.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.58x = 4,549.10 × 1,969.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.58x = 8,959,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,959,988.49/3,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.96

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