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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.60, 4,871.90 and 1,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.60, 4,871.90 and 1,298.60 is: 1,948.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.60 : 4,871.90 = 1,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.60/4,871.90 = 1,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.60x = 4,871.90 × 1,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.60x = 6,326,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,649.34/3,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.70

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