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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.74, 4,963.23 and 1,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.74, 4,963.23 and 1,360.50 is: 2,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.74 : 4,963.23 = 1,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.74/4,963.23 = 1,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.74x = 4,963.23 × 1,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.74x = 6,752,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,752,474.42/3,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.42

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