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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.69, 4,949.52 and 1,351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.69, 4,949.52 and 1,351.89 is: 2,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.69 : 4,949.52 = 1,351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.69/4,949.52 = 1,351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.69x = 4,949.52 × 1,351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.69x = 6,691,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,206.59/3,299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.83

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