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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.19, 4,940.10 and 1,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.19, 4,940.10 and 1,651.87 is: 2,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.19 : 4,940.10 = 1,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.19/4,940.10 = 1,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.19x = 4,940.10 × 1,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.19x = 8,160,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,390.64/3,298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.20

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