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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.14, 4,941.63 and 2,641.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.14, 4,941.63 and 2,641.86 is: 3,958.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.14 : 4,941.63 = 2,641.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.14/4,941.63 = 2,641.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.14x = 4,941.63 × 2,641.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.14x = 13,055,094.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055,094.63/3,298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.32

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