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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.38, 4,935.67 and 2,841.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.38, 4,935.67 and 2,841.62 is: 4,252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.38 : 4,935.67 = 2,841.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.38/4,935.67 = 2,841.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.38x = 4,935.67 × 2,841.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.38x = 14,025,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,025,299.61/3,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.17

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