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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.89, 4,914.36 and 1,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.89, 4,914.36 and 1,301.46 is: 1,952.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.89 : 4,914.36 = 1,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.89/4,914.36 = 1,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.89x = 4,914.36 × 1,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.89x = 6,395,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395,842.97/3,274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.99

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