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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.58, 4,946.37 and 1,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.58, 4,946.37 and 1,324.11 is: 1,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.58 : 4,946.37 = 1,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.58/4,946.37 = 1,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.58x = 4,946.37 × 1,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.58x = 6,549,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,537.98/3,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.17

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