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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.06, 4,946.51 and 1,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.06, 4,946.51 and 1,218.06 is: 1,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.06 : 4,946.51 = 1,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.06/4,946.51 = 1,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.06x = 4,946.51 × 1,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.06x = 6,025,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,025,149.02/3,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.43

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