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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.70, 4,949.35 and 2,425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.70, 4,949.35 and 2,425.59 is: 3,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.70 : 4,949.35 = 2,425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.70/4,949.35 = 2,425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.70x = 4,949.35 × 2,425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.70x = 12,005,093.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005,093.87/3,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.34

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