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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.55, 4,554.11 and 2,943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.55, 4,554.11 and 2,943.86 is: 4,064.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.55 : 4,554.11 = 2,943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.55/4,554.11 = 2,943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.55x = 4,554.11 × 2,943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.55x = 13,406,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,406,624.77/3,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.41

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