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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.99, 4,946.50 and 1,349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.99, 4,946.50 and 1,349.35 is: 2,024.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.99 : 4,946.50 = 1,349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.99/4,946.50 = 1,349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.99x = 4,946.50 × 1,349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.99x = 6,674,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674,549.10/3,296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.44

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