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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312, 4,970.28 and 1,364.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312, 4,970.28 and 1,364.21 is: 2,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312 : 4,970.28 = 1,364.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312/4,970.28 = 1,364.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312x = 4,970.28 × 1,364.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312x = 6,780,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,780,480.83/3,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.25

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