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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.40, 4,967.08 and 1,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.40, 4,967.08 and 1,362.20 is: 2,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.40 : 4,967.08 = 1,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.40/4,967.08 = 1,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.40x = 4,967.08 × 1,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.40x = 6,766,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,766,156.38/3,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.29

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