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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.26, 4,945.98 and 1,653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.26, 4,945.98 and 1,653.46 is: 2,478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.26 : 4,945.98 = 1,653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.26/4,945.98 = 1,653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.26x = 4,945.98 × 1,653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.26x = 8,177,980.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177,980.09/3,299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.73

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