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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.72, 4,971.36 and 1,364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.72, 4,971.36 and 1,364.92 is: 2,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.72 : 4,971.36 = 1,364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.72/4,971.36 = 1,364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.72x = 4,971.36 × 1,364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.72x = 6,785,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,508.69/3,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.32

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