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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.98, 4,796.40 and 1,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.98, 4,796.40 and 1,349.60 is: 2,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.98 : 4,796.40 = 1,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.98/4,796.40 = 1,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.98x = 4,796.40 × 1,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.98x = 6,473,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,473,202.52/3,198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.52

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