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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.97, 4,546.44 and 2,706.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.97, 4,546.44 and 2,706.05 is: 3,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.97 : 4,546.44 = 2,706.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.97/4,546.44 = 2,706.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.97x = 4,546.44 × 2,706.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.97x = 12,302,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,302,893.96/3,298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.31

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