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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.84, 4,972.05 and 1,366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.84, 4,972.05 and 1,366.41 is: 2,050.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.84 : 4,972.05 = 1,366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.84/4,972.05 = 1,366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.84x = 4,972.05 × 1,366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.84x = 6,793,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,793,858.84/3,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.77

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