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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.94, 4,965.60 and 1,362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.94, 4,965.60 and 1,362.34 is: 2,043.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.94 : 4,965.60 = 1,362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.94/4,965.60 = 1,362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.94x = 4,965.60 × 1,362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.94x = 6,764,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764,835.50/3,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.79

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