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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.26, 4,942.56 and 1,349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.26, 4,942.56 and 1,349.82 is: 2,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.26 : 4,942.56 = 1,349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.26/4,942.56 = 1,349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.26x = 4,942.56 × 1,349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.26x = 6,671,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671,566.34/3,296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.98

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