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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.39, 4,967.98 and 1,337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.39, 4,967.98 and 1,337.92 is: 2,006.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.39 : 4,967.98 = 1,337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.39/4,967.98 = 1,337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.39x = 4,967.98 × 1,337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.39x = 6,646,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,751.56/3,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.63

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