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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.46, 4,967.79 and 1,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.46, 4,967.79 and 1,362.60 is: 2,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.46 : 4,967.79 = 1,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.46/4,967.79 = 1,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.46x = 4,967.79 × 1,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.46x = 6,769,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,769,110.65/3,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.15

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