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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.25, 4,944.80 and 1,736.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.25, 4,944.80 and 1,736.21 is: 2,602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.25 : 4,944.80 = 1,736.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.25/4,944.80 = 1,736.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.25x = 4,944.80 × 1,736.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.25x = 8,585,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585,202.53/3,298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.96

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