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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.06, 4,948.58 and 1,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.06, 4,948.58 and 1,351.27 is: 2,026.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.06 : 4,948.58 = 1,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.06/4,948.58 = 1,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.06x = 4,948.58 × 1,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.06x = 6,686,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686,842.95/3,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.89

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