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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.95, 4,955.26 and 3,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.95, 4,955.26 and 3,188.24 is: 4,788.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.95 : 4,955.26 = 3,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.95/4,955.26 = 3,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.95x = 4,955.26 × 3,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.95x = 15,798,549.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798,549.47/3,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.96

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