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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.91, 4,948.38 and 1,449.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.91, 4,948.38 and 1,449.59 is: 2,174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.91 : 4,948.38 = 1,449.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.91/4,948.38 = 1,449.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.91x = 4,948.38 × 1,449.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.91x = 7,173,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,097.42/3,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.39

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