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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.92, 4,544.64 and 3,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.92, 4,544.64 and 3,053.68 is: 4,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.92 : 4,544.64 = 3,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.92/4,544.64 = 3,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.92x = 4,544.64 × 3,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.92x = 13,877,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,877,876.28/3,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.52

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