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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.46, 4,553.96 and 2,540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.46, 4,553.96 and 2,540.84 is: 3,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.46 : 4,553.96 = 2,540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.46/4,553.96 = 2,540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.46x = 4,553.96 × 2,540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.46x = 11,570,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570,848.25/3,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.96

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