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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.61, 4,946.67 and 2,420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.61, 4,946.67 and 2,420.82 is: 3,632.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.61 : 4,946.67 = 2,420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.61/4,946.67 = 2,420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.61x = 4,946.67 × 2,420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.61x = 11,974,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,974,997.67/3,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.52

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