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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.69, 4,952.86 and 1,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.69, 4,952.86 and 1,352.44 is: 2,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.69 : 4,952.86 = 1,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.69/4,952.86 = 1,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.69x = 4,952.86 × 1,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.69x = 6,698,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,430.22/3,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.40

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