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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.72, 4,942.64 and 1,650.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.72, 4,942.64 and 1,650.96 is: 2,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.72 : 4,942.64 = 1,650.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.72/4,942.64 = 1,650.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.72x = 4,942.64 × 1,650.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.72x = 8,160,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,100.93/3,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.72

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