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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.36, 4,947.66 and 1,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.36, 4,947.66 and 1,348.50 is: 2,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.36 : 4,947.66 = 1,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.36/4,947.66 = 1,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.36x = 4,947.66 × 1,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.36x = 6,671,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671,919.51/3,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.41

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