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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.17, 4,947.58 and 1,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.17, 4,947.58 and 1,349.22 is: 2,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.17 : 4,947.58 = 1,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.17/4,947.58 = 1,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.17x = 4,947.58 × 1,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.17x = 6,675,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,373.89/3,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.58

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