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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.27, 4,949.81 and 2,936.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.27, 4,949.81 and 2,936.59 is: 4,405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.27 : 4,949.81 = 2,936.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.27/4,949.81 = 2,936.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.27x = 4,949.81 × 2,936.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.27x = 14,535,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535,546.50/3,299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.69

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