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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.60, 4,941.60 and 3,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.60, 4,941.60 and 3,006 is: 4,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.60 : 4,941.60 = 3,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.60/4,941.60 = 3,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.60x = 4,941.60 × 3,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.60x = 14,854,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854,449.60/3,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.62

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