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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.26, 4,546.99 and 2,459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.26, 4,546.99 and 2,459.26 is: 3,387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.26 : 4,546.99 = 2,459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.26/4,546.99 = 2,459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.26x = 4,546.99 × 2,459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.26x = 11,182,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,225.55/3,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.26

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