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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.66, 4,869.79 and 1,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.66, 4,869.79 and 1,297.46 is: 1,946.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.66 : 4,869.79 = 1,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.66/4,869.79 = 1,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.66x = 4,869.79 × 1,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.66x = 6,318,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,318,366.66/3,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.11

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