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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.28, 4,794.26 and 1,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.28, 4,794.26 and 1,349.88 is: 2,023.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.28 : 4,794.26 = 1,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.28/4,794.26 = 1,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.28x = 4,794.26 × 1,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.28x = 6,471,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471,675.69/3,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.49

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