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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.66, 4,946.94 and 1,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.66, 4,946.94 and 1,218.12 is: 1,827.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.66 : 4,946.94 = 1,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.66/4,946.94 = 1,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.66x = 4,946.94 × 1,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.66x = 6,025,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,025,966.55/3,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.90

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