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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.94, 4,944.58 and 1,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.94, 4,944.58 and 1,348.30 is: 2,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.94 : 4,944.58 = 1,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.94/4,944.58 = 1,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.94x = 4,944.58 × 1,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.94x = 6,666,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,777.21/3,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.72

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