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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.37, 4,943.21 and 1,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.37, 4,943.21 and 1,349.51 is: 2,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.37 : 4,943.21 = 1,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.37/4,943.21 = 1,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.37x = 4,943.21 × 1,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.37x = 6,670,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,879.86/3,298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.48

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