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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.82, 4,552.40 and 2,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.82, 4,552.40 and 2,039.59 is: 2,814.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.82 : 4,552.40 = 2,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.82/4,552.40 = 2,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.82x = 4,552.40 × 2,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.82x = 9,285,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285,029.52/3,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.65

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