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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.91, 4,941.05 and 2,868.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.91, 4,941.05 and 2,868.26 is: 4,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.91 : 4,941.05 = 2,868.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.91/4,941.05 = 2,868.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.91x = 4,941.05 × 2,868.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.91x = 14,172,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,235.60/3,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.14

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