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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.59, 4,945.21 and 1,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.59, 4,945.21 and 1,349.16 is: 2,024.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.59 : 4,945.21 = 1,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.59/4,945.21 = 1,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.59x = 4,945.21 × 1,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.59x = 6,671,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671,879.52/3,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.49

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