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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.28, 4,952.25 and 1,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.28, 4,952.25 and 1,326.96 is: 1,989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.28 : 4,952.25 = 1,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.28/4,952.25 = 1,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.28x = 4,952.25 × 1,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.28x = 6,571,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,437.66/3,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.97

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