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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.08, 4,945.26 and 1,736.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.08, 4,945.26 and 1,736.46 is: 2,603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.08 : 4,945.26 = 1,736.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.08/4,945.26 = 1,736.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.08x = 4,945.26 × 1,736.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.08x = 8,587,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587,246.18/3,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.71

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