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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.76, 4,550.40 and 3,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.76, 4,550.40 and 3,026.25 is: 4,173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.76 : 4,550.40 = 3,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.76/4,550.40 = 3,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.76x = 4,550.40 × 3,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.76x = 13,770,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770,648.00/3,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.23

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