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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.70, 4,940.68 and 1,346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.70, 4,940.68 and 1,346.66 is: 2,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.70 : 4,940.68 = 1,346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.70/4,940.68 = 1,346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.70x = 4,940.68 × 1,346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.70x = 6,653,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,416.13/3,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.82

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