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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.76, 4,544.52 and 2,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.76, 4,544.52 and 2,459.44 is: 3,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.76 : 4,544.52 = 2,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.76/4,544.52 = 2,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.76x = 4,544.52 × 2,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.76x = 11,176,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,176,974.27/3,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.26

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