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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.64, 4,951.38 and 2,210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.64, 4,951.38 and 2,210.61 is: 3,318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.64 : 4,951.38 = 2,210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.64/4,951.38 = 2,210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.64x = 4,951.38 × 2,210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.64x = 10,945,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,945,570.14/3,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.21

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