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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.95, 4,950.86 and 1,353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.95, 4,950.86 and 1,353.55 is: 2,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.95 : 4,950.86 = 1,353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.95/4,950.86 = 1,353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.95x = 4,950.86 × 1,353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.95x = 6,701,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,701,236.55/3,299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.71

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