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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.27, 4,551.67 and 2,039.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.27, 4,551.67 and 2,039.29 is: 2,814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.27 : 4,551.67 = 2,039.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.27/4,551.67 = 2,039.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.27x = 4,551.67 × 2,039.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.27x = 9,282,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,175.11/3,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.26

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