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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.48, 4,967.34 and 1,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.48, 4,967.34 and 1,412 is: 2,117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.48 : 4,967.34 = 1,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.48/4,967.34 = 1,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.48x = 4,967.34 × 1,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.48x = 7,013,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,884.08/3,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.41

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