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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.44, 4,954.58 and 2,659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.44, 4,954.58 and 2,659.92 is: 3,991.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.44 : 4,954.58 = 2,659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.44/4,954.58 = 2,659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.44x = 4,954.58 × 2,659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.44x = 13,178,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178,786.43/3,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.83

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