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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.52, 4,948.56 and 1,352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.52, 4,948.56 and 1,352.66 is: 2,027.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.52 : 4,948.56 = 1,352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.52/4,948.56 = 1,352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.52x = 4,948.56 × 1,352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.52x = 6,693,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,719.17/3,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.47

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