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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.70, 4,940.53 and 1,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.70, 4,940.53 and 1,344.54 is: 2,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.70 : 4,940.53 = 1,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.70/4,940.53 = 1,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.70x = 4,940.53 × 1,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.70x = 6,642,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,739.37/3,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.80

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