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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.23, 4,948.43 and 1,353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.23, 4,948.43 and 1,353.27 is: 2,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.23 : 4,948.43 = 1,353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.23/4,948.43 = 1,353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.23x = 4,948.43 × 1,353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.23x = 6,696,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,555.10/3,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.50

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