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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.06, 4,946.93 and 1,217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.06, 4,946.93 and 1,217.91 is: 1,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.06 : 4,946.93 = 1,217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.06/4,946.93 = 1,217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.06x = 4,946.93 × 1,217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.06x = 6,024,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,024,930.93/3,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.81

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