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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.48, 4,964.86 and 1,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.48, 4,964.86 and 1,362.28 is: 2,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.48 : 4,964.86 = 1,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.48/4,964.86 = 1,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.48x = 4,964.86 × 1,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.48x = 6,763,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763,529.48/3,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.83

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