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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.68, 4,947.96 and 1,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.68, 4,947.96 and 1,107.36 is: 1,661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.68 : 4,947.96 = 1,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.68/4,947.96 = 1,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.68x = 4,947.96 × 1,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.68x = 5,479,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,172.99/3,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.02

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