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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.02, 4,554.35 and 2,121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.02, 4,554.35 and 2,121.13 is: 2,929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.02 : 4,554.35 = 2,121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.02/4,554.35 = 2,121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.02x = 4,554.35 × 2,121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.02x = 9,660,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,368.42/3,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.14

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