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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.79, 4,949.06 and 1,450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.79, 4,949.06 and 1,450.32 is: 2,175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.79 : 4,949.06 = 1,450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.79/4,949.06 = 1,450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.79x = 4,949.06 × 1,450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.79x = 7,177,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,713.45/3,298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.87

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