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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.36, 4,949.64 and 1,352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.36, 4,949.64 and 1,352.93 is: 2,029.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.36 : 4,949.64 = 1,352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.36/4,949.64 = 1,352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.36x = 4,949.64 × 1,352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.36x = 6,696,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,491.70/3,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.64

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