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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.35, 4,961.88 and 1,361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.35, 4,961.88 and 1,361.49 is: 2,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.35 : 4,961.88 = 1,361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.35/4,961.88 = 1,361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.35x = 4,961.88 × 1,361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.35x = 6,755,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,755,550.00/3,310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.74

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