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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.76, 4,550.10 and 2,121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.76, 4,550.10 and 2,121.32 is: 2,926.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.76 : 4,550.10 = 2,121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.76/4,550.10 = 2,121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.76x = 4,550.10 × 2,121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.76x = 9,652,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652,218.13/3,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.01

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