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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.85, 4,951.52 and 2,511.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.85, 4,951.52 and 2,511.53 is: 3,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.85 : 4,951.52 = 2,511.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.85/4,951.52 = 2,511.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.85x = 4,951.52 × 2,511.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.85x = 12,435,878.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435,878.47/3,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.76

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