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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.97, 4,940.82 and 1,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.97, 4,940.82 and 1,733.94 is: 2,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.97 : 4,940.82 = 1,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.97/4,940.82 = 1,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.97x = 4,940.82 × 1,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.97x = 8,567,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,085.43/3,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.47

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