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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.83, 4,947.70 and 1,219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.83, 4,947.70 and 1,219.81 is: 1,829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.83 : 4,947.70 = 1,219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.83/4,947.70 = 1,219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.83x = 4,947.70 × 1,219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.83x = 6,035,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035,253.94/3,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.51

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