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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.06, 4,546.51 and 2,510.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.06, 4,546.51 and 2,510.74 is: 3,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.06 : 4,546.51 = 2,510.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.06/4,546.51 = 2,510.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.06x = 4,546.51 × 2,510.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.06x = 11,415,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,415,104.52/3,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.16

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