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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.59, 4,943.71 and 1,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.59, 4,943.71 and 1,348.16 is: 2,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.59 : 4,943.71 = 1,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.59/4,943.71 = 1,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.59x = 4,943.71 × 1,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.59x = 6,664,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,927.80/3,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.99

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