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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.52, 4,951.20 and 1,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.52, 4,951.20 and 1,248.96 is: 1,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.52 : 4,951.20 = 1,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.52/4,951.20 = 1,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.52x = 4,951.20 × 1,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.52x = 6,183,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183,850.75/3,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.17

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