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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.44, 4,950.06 and 2,656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.44, 4,950.06 and 2,656.92 is: 3,987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.44 : 4,950.06 = 2,656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.44/4,950.06 = 2,656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.44x = 4,950.06 × 2,656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.44x = 13,151,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151,913.42/3,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.31

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