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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.98, 4,951.29 and 1,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.98, 4,951.29 and 1,452.30 is: 2,177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.98 : 4,951.29 = 1,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.98/4,951.29 = 1,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.98x = 4,951.29 × 1,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.98x = 7,190,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,190,745.35/3,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.71

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