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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.28, 4,554.68 and 2,121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.28, 4,554.68 and 2,121.38 is: 2,929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.28 : 4,554.68 = 2,121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.28/4,554.68 = 2,121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.28x = 4,554.68 × 2,121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.28x = 9,662,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,662,207.06/3,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.47

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