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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.59, 4,948.32 and 1,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.59, 4,948.32 and 1,219.06 is: 1,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.59 : 4,948.32 = 1,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.59/4,948.32 = 1,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.59x = 4,948.32 × 1,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.59x = 6,032,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,032,298.98/3,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.31

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