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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.74, 4,552.72 and 2,821.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.74, 4,552.72 and 2,821.93 is: 3,897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.74 : 4,552.72 = 2,821.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.74/4,552.72 = 2,821.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.74x = 4,552.72 × 2,821.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.74x = 12,847,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,457.15/3,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.02

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