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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.59, 4,799.62 and 1,354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.59, 4,799.62 and 1,354.03 is: 2,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.59 : 4,799.62 = 1,354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.59/4,799.62 = 1,354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.59x = 4,799.62 × 1,354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.59x = 6,498,819.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498,819.16/3,201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.87

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