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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.06, 4,940.64 and 1,445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.06, 4,940.64 and 1,445.61 is: 2,166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.06 : 4,940.64 = 1,445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.06/4,940.64 = 1,445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.06x = 4,940.64 × 1,445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.06x = 7,142,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142,238.59/3,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.90

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