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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.48, 4,940.51 and 1,447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.48, 4,940.51 and 1,447.11 is: 2,168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.48 : 4,940.51 = 1,447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.48/4,940.51 = 1,447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.48x = 4,940.51 × 1,447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.48x = 7,149,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,454.19/3,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.82

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