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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.08, 4,941.32 and 1,345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.08, 4,941.32 and 1,345.36 is: 2,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.08 : 4,941.32 = 1,345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.08/4,941.32 = 1,345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.08x = 4,941.32 × 1,345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.08x = 6,647,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,854.28/3,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.06

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