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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.60, 4,967.20 and 1,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.60, 4,967.20 and 1,363.20 is: 2,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.60 : 4,967.20 = 1,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.60/4,967.20 = 1,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.60x = 4,967.20 × 1,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.60x = 6,771,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,287.04/3,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.95

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