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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.41, 4,552.20 and 2,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.41, 4,552.20 and 2,040.30 is: 2,815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.41 : 4,552.20 = 2,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.41/4,552.20 = 2,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.41x = 4,552.20 × 2,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.41x = 9,287,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,853.66/3,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.86

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