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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.35, 4,966.64 and 1,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.35, 4,966.64 and 1,362.23 is: 2,042.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.35 : 4,966.64 = 1,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.35/4,966.64 = 1,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.35x = 4,966.64 × 1,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.35x = 6,765,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765,699.20/3,312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.57

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