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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.73, 4,920.29 and 3,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.73, 4,920.29 and 3,069.09 is: 4,577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.73 : 4,920.29 = 3,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.73/4,920.29 = 3,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.73x = 4,920.29 × 3,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.73x = 15,100,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100,826.26/3,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.78

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