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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.88, 4,947.35 and 1,738.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.88, 4,947.35 and 1,738.01 is: 2,608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.88 : 4,947.35 = 1,738.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.88/4,947.35 = 1,738.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.88x = 4,947.35 × 1,738.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.88x = 8,598,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,547.45/3,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.09

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