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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.95, 4,550.85 and 2,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.95, 4,550.85 and 2,926.35 is: 4,036.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.95 : 4,550.85 = 2,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.95/4,550.85 = 2,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.95x = 4,550.85 × 2,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.95x = 13,317,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317,379.90/3,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.85

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