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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.54, 4,964.58 and 1,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.54, 4,964.58 and 1,361.76 is: 2,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.54 : 4,964.58 = 1,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.54/4,964.58 = 1,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.54x = 4,964.58 × 1,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.54x = 6,760,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,760,566.46/3,309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.75

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