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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.08, 4,940.64 and 2,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.08, 4,940.64 and 2,126.40 is: 3,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.08 : 4,940.64 = 2,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.08/4,940.64 = 2,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.08x = 4,940.64 × 2,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.08x = 10,505,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505,776.90/3,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.42

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