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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.82, 4,964.73 and 1,362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.82, 4,964.73 and 1,362.18 is: 2,043.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.82 : 4,964.73 = 1,362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.82/4,964.73 = 1,362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.82x = 4,964.73 × 1,362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.82x = 6,762,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,855.91/3,309.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.27

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