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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.97, 4,938.51 and 1,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.97, 4,938.51 and 1,316.30 is: 1,975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.97 : 4,938.51 = 1,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.97/4,938.51 = 1,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.97x = 4,938.51 × 1,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.97x = 6,500,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,500,560.71/3,290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.27

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