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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.96, 5,246.82 and 1,306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.96, 5,246.82 and 1,306.11 is: 1,958.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.96 : 5,246.82 = 1,306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.96/5,246.82 = 1,306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.96x = 5,246.82 × 1,306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.96x = 6,852,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852,924.07/3,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.56

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