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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.08, 4,954.56 and 2,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.08, 4,954.56 and 2,863.76 is: 4,296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.08 : 4,954.56 = 2,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.08/4,954.56 = 2,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.08x = 4,954.56 × 2,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.08x = 14,188,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188,670.75/3,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.89

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