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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.76, 4,969.20 and 1,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.76, 4,969.20 and 1,364.72 is: 2,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.76 : 4,969.20 = 1,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.76/4,969.20 = 1,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.76x = 4,969.20 × 1,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.76x = 6,781,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,566.62/3,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.10

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