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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.89, 4,951.68 and 1,326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.89, 4,951.68 and 1,326.93 is: 1,989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.89 : 4,951.68 = 1,326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.89/4,951.68 = 1,326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.89x = 4,951.68 × 1,326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.89x = 6,570,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,537.72/3,301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.93

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