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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.10, 4,951.45 and 1,352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.10, 4,951.45 and 1,352.70 is: 2,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.10 : 4,951.45 = 1,352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.10/4,951.45 = 1,352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.10x = 4,951.45 × 1,352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.10x = 6,697,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,697,826.42/3,299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.20

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