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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.61, 4,800.06 and 1,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.61, 4,800.06 and 1,350.72 is: 2,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.61 : 4,800.06 = 1,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.61/4,800.06 = 1,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.61x = 4,800.06 × 1,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.61x = 6,483,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,537.04/3,199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.35

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