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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.44, 4,949.80 and 1,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.44, 4,949.80 and 1,351 is: 2,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.44 : 4,949.80 = 1,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.44/4,949.80 = 1,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.44x = 4,949.80 × 1,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.44x = 6,687,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687,179.80/3,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.99

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