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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.57, 4,949.30 and 2,860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.57, 4,949.30 and 2,860.26 is: 4,291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.57 : 4,949.30 = 2,860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.57/4,949.30 = 2,860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.57x = 4,949.30 × 2,860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.57x = 14,156,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,156,301.25/3,298.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.64

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