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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.83, 4,949.07 and 2,326.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.83, 4,949.07 and 2,326.83 is: 3,490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.83 : 4,949.07 = 2,326.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.83/4,949.07 = 2,326.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.83x = 4,949.07 × 2,326.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.83x = 11,515,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,515,644.55/3,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.83

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