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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.03, 4,942.59 and 1,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.03, 4,942.59 and 1,216.08 is: 1,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.03 : 4,942.59 = 1,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.03/4,942.59 = 1,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.03x = 4,942.59 × 1,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.03x = 6,010,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,010,580.29/3,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.48

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