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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.94, 4,942.46 and 3,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.94, 4,942.46 and 3,043.84 is: 4,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.94 : 4,942.46 = 3,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.94/4,942.46 = 3,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.94x = 4,942.46 × 3,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.94x = 15,044,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,057.45/3,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.89

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