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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.66, 4,946.68 and 1,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.66, 4,946.68 and 1,990.32 is: 2,985.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.66 : 4,946.68 = 1,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.66/4,946.68 = 1,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.66x = 4,946.68 × 1,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.66x = 9,845,476.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,476.14/3,297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.59

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