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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.66, 4,964.46 and 1,360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.66, 4,964.46 and 1,360.50 is: 2,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.66 : 4,964.46 = 1,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.66/4,964.46 = 1,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.66x = 4,964.46 × 1,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.66x = 6,754,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754,147.83/3,309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.74

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