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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.94, 4,546.35 and 2,826.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.94, 4,546.35 and 2,826.42 is: 3,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.94 : 4,546.35 = 2,826.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.94/4,546.35 = 2,826.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.94x = 4,546.35 × 2,826.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.94x = 12,849,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849,894.57/3,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.52

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