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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.36, 4,948.62 and 1,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.36, 4,948.62 and 1,759 is: 2,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.36 : 4,948.62 = 1,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.36/4,948.62 = 1,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.36x = 4,948.62 × 1,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.36x = 8,704,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704,622.58/3,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.08

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