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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.60, 4,943.70 and 1,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.60, 4,943.70 and 1,348.60 is: 2,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.60 : 4,943.70 = 1,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.60/4,943.70 = 1,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.60x = 4,943.70 × 1,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.60x = 6,667,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,073.82/3,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.18

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