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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.92, 4,950.56 and 1,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.92, 4,950.56 and 1,352.08 is: 2,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.92 : 4,950.56 = 1,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.92/4,950.56 = 1,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.92x = 4,950.56 × 1,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.92x = 6,693,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,553.16/3,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.40

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