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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.56, 4,550.64 and 3,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.56, 4,550.64 and 3,283.92 is: 4,530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.56 : 4,550.64 = 3,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.56/4,550.64 = 3,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.56x = 4,550.64 × 3,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.56x = 14,943,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,937.71/3,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.44

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