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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.67, 4,547.76 and 2,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.67, 4,547.76 and 2,579.92 is: 3,557.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.67 : 4,547.76 = 2,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.67/4,547.76 = 2,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.67x = 4,547.76 × 2,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.67x = 11,732,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,732,856.98/3,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.92

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