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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.56, 4,949.10 and 1,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.56, 4,949.10 and 1,246.12 is: 1,869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.56 : 4,949.10 = 1,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.56/4,949.10 = 1,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.56x = 4,949.10 × 1,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.56x = 6,167,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167,172.49/3,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.09

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