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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.33, 4,546.91 and 2,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.33, 4,546.91 and 2,826.86 is: 3,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.33 : 4,546.91 = 2,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.33/4,546.91 = 2,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.33x = 4,546.91 × 2,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.33x = 12,853,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853,478.00/3,297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.15

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