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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.48, 4,949.18 and 1,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.48, 4,949.18 and 1,738.10 is: 2,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.48 : 4,949.18 = 1,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.48/4,949.18 = 1,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.48x = 4,949.18 × 1,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.48x = 8,602,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,169.76/3,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.92

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