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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.26, 4,942.53 and 2,185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.26, 4,942.53 and 2,185.32 is: 3,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.26 : 4,942.53 = 2,185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.26/4,942.53 = 2,185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.26x = 4,942.53 × 2,185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.26x = 10,801,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,801,009.66/3,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.76

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