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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.98, 4,944.83 and 1,735.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.98, 4,944.83 and 1,735.58 is: 2,603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.98 : 4,944.83 = 1,735.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.98/4,944.83 = 1,735.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.98x = 4,944.83 × 1,735.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.98x = 8,582,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,582,151.74/3,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.82

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