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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.08, 4,550.16 and 2,038.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.08, 4,550.16 and 2,038.74 is: 2,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.08 : 4,550.16 = 2,038.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.08/4,550.16 = 2,038.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.08x = 4,550.16 × 2,038.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.08x = 9,276,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,276,593.20/3,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.73

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