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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.40, 4,943.97 and 1,348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.40, 4,943.97 and 1,348.97 is: 2,023.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.40 : 4,943.97 = 1,348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.40/4,943.97 = 1,348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.40x = 4,943.97 × 1,348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.40x = 6,669,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,242.49/3,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.81

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