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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.08, 4,951.62 and 1,327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.08, 4,951.62 and 1,327.61 is: 1,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.08 : 4,951.62 = 1,327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.08/4,951.62 = 1,327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.08x = 4,951.62 × 1,327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.08x = 6,573,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,795.47/3,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.41

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