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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.27, 4,942.56 and 1,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.27, 4,942.56 and 1,349.84 is: 2,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.27 : 4,942.56 = 1,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.27/4,942.56 = 1,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.27x = 4,942.56 × 1,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.27x = 6,671,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671,640.48/3,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.00

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