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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.49, 4,950.86 and 1,352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.49, 4,950.86 and 1,352.25 is: 2,029.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.49 : 4,950.86 = 1,352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.49/4,950.86 = 1,352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.49x = 4,950.86 × 1,352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.49x = 6,694,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694,793.67/3,299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.04

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