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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.72, 4,950.48 and 1,353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.72, 4,950.48 and 1,353.32 is: 2,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.72 : 4,950.48 = 1,353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.72/4,950.48 = 1,353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.72x = 4,950.48 × 1,353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.72x = 6,699,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699,583.59/3,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.35

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