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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.82, 4,968 and 1,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.82, 4,968 and 1,362.96 is: 2,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.82 : 4,968 = 1,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.82/4,968 = 1,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.82x = 4,968 × 1,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.82x = 6,771,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,185.28/3,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.55

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