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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.54, 4,799.96 and 1,350.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.54, 4,799.96 and 1,350.65 is: 2,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.54 : 4,799.96 = 1,350.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.54/4,799.96 = 1,350.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.54x = 4,799.96 × 1,350.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.54x = 6,483,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,059.22/3,199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.25

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