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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.30, 4,965.70 and 1,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.30, 4,965.70 and 1,362.52 is: 2,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.30 : 4,965.70 = 1,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.30/4,965.70 = 1,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.30x = 4,965.70 × 1,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.30x = 6,765,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765,865.56/3,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.88

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