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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.34, 4,553.57 and 2,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.34, 4,553.57 and 2,181.96 is: 3,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.34 : 4,553.57 = 2,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.34/4,553.57 = 2,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.34x = 4,553.57 × 2,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.34x = 9,935,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,935,696.69/3,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.34

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