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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.76, 4,924.56 and 3,183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.76, 4,924.56 and 3,183.39 is: 4,752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.76 : 4,924.56 = 3,183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.76/4,924.56 = 3,183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.76x = 4,924.56 × 3,183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.76x = 15,676,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,795.06/3,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.34

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