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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.28, 4,946.36 and 1,737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.28, 4,946.36 and 1,737.41 is: 2,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.28 : 4,946.36 = 1,737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.28/4,946.36 = 1,737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.28x = 4,946.36 × 1,737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.28x = 8,593,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,821.91/3,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.55

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