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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.57, 4,966.34 and 1,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.57, 4,966.34 and 1,363.32 is: 2,044.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.57 : 4,966.34 = 1,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.57/4,966.34 = 1,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.57x = 4,966.34 × 1,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.57x = 6,770,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,703.83/3,311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.56

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