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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.70, 4,552.99 and 2,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.70, 4,552.99 and 2,179.69 is: 3,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.70 : 4,552.99 = 2,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.70/4,552.99 = 2,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.70x = 4,552.99 × 2,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.70x = 9,924,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924,089.94/3,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.48

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