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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.25, 4,948.22 and 2,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.25, 4,948.22 and 2,431.08 is: 3,647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.25 : 4,948.22 = 2,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.25/4,948.22 = 2,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.25x = 4,948.22 × 2,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.25x = 12,029,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,029,524.76/3,298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.24

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