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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.84, 4,944.32 and 1,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.84, 4,944.32 and 1,349.44 is: 2,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.84 : 4,944.32 = 1,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.84/4,944.32 = 1,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.84x = 4,944.32 × 1,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.84x = 6,672,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,063.18/3,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.39

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