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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.49, 4,924.45 and 2,852.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.49, 4,924.45 and 2,852.78 is: 4,257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.49 : 4,924.45 = 2,852.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.49/4,924.45 = 2,852.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.49x = 4,924.45 × 2,852.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.49x = 14,048,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,048,333.58/3,299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.74

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